Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Waterbury Labor Market Area



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Waterbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment		N/A
Mean wage		$26.33
Entry wage		$21.00
10th percentile wage		$17.05
50th percentile wage		$27.86
90th percentile wage		$31.55

Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$27.86		$38.78		-$10.92
2018	$27.71	+.5%	$38.58	+.5%	-$10.86
2017	$26.99	+2.7%	$37.57	+2.7%	-$10.57
2016	$26.37	+2.4%	$36.70	+2.4%	-$10.33
2015	$25.95	+1.6%	$36.13	+1.6%	-$10.17
2014	$25.46	+2.0%	$35.43	+2.0%	-$9.97
2013	$24.98	+1.9%	$34.77	+1.9%	-$9.79
2012	$24.50	+1.9%	$34.11	+1.9%	-$9.60
2011	$24.03	+2.0%	$33.44	+2.0%	-$9.41
2010	$23.65	+1.6%	$32.92	+1.6%	-$9.27
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.86		$19.62		$8.24
2018	$27.71	+.5%	$19.45	+.9%	$8.27
2017	$26.99	+2.7%	$18.85	+3.1%	$8.13
2016	$26.37	+2.4%	$18.35	+2.8%	$8.02
2015	$25.95	+1.6%	$17.93	+2.3%	$8.02
2014	$25.46	+2.0%	$17.56	+2.1%	$7.90
2013	$24.98	+1.9%	$17.18	+2.2%	$7.80
2012	$24.50	+1.9%	$16.83	+2.1%	$7.67
2011	$24.03	+2.0%	$16.54	+1.7%	$7.48
2010	$23.65	+1.6%	$16.29	+1.6%	$7.37

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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