Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		270
Mean wage		$36.27
Entry wage		$24.64
10th percentile wage		$22.28
50th percentile wage		$33.71
90th percentile wage		$56.85

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	190	70.7%
Professional and Business Services	60	22.1%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	190	$34.39
Professional and Business Services	60	$31.00

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	$33.71		$41.27		-$7.56
2018	$33.53	+.5%	$41.06	+.5%	-$7.52
2017	$32.66	+2.7%	$39.98	+2.7%	-$7.32
2016	$31.90	+2.4%	$39.06	+2.4%	-$7.15
2015	$31.40	+1.6%	$38.44	+1.6%	-$7.04
2014	$30.80	+2.0%	$37.71	+2.0%	-$6.90
2013	$30.22	+1.9%	$37.00	+1.9%	-$6.77
2012	$29.65	+1.9%	$36.30	+1.9%	-$6.64
2011	$29.07	+2.0%	$35.59	+2.0%	-$6.51
2010	$28.62	+1.6%	$35.04	+1.6%	-$6.41
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$33.71		$23.42		$10.29
2018	$33.53	+.5%	$23.21	+.9%	$10.32
2017	$32.66	+2.7%	$22.51	+3.1%	$10.15
2016	$31.90	+2.4%	$21.90	+2.8%	$10.00
2015	$31.40	+1.6%	$21.40	+2.3%	$10.00
2014	$30.80	+2.0%	$20.96	+2.1%	$9.84
2013	$30.22	+1.9%	$20.51	+2.2%	$9.72
2012	$29.65	+1.9%	$20.09	+2.1%	$9.55
2011	$29.07	+2.0%	$19.75	+1.7%	$9.32
2010	$28.62	+1.6%	$19.44	+1.6%	$9.18

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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