Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011) in Connecticut

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Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011) in Connecticut

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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		1,170
Mean wage		$31.43
Entry wage		$23.92
10th percentile wage		$24.29
50th percentile wage		$31.19
90th percentile wage		$39.99

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	650	55.2%
Specialty Trade Contractors	60	5.0%
Construction of Buildings	20	1.7%
Public Administration	10	1.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Construction of Buildings	20	$52.77
Public Administration	10	$36.60
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	650	$32.53
Specialty Trade Contractors	60	$25.47

Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011)

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$31.19		$47.44		-$16.25
2022	$30.04	+3.8%	$45.68	+3.8%	-$15.64
2021	$28.70	+4.7%	$43.65	+4.7%	-$14.95
2020	$27.95	+2.7%	$42.51	+2.7%	-$14.56
2019	$27.38	+2.1%	$41.65	+2.1%	-$14.26
2018	$26.75	+2.3%	$40.69	+2.3%	-$13.93
2017	$26.19	+2.2%	$39.83	+2.2%	-$13.64
2016	$25.64	+2.1%	$39.00	+2.1%	-$13.35
2015	$25.15	+1.9%	$38.26	+1.9%	-$13.10
2014	$24.65	+2.1%	$37.49	+2.1%	-$12.84
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$31.19		$25.76		$5.43
2022	$30.04	+3.8%	$24.90	+3.4%	$5.13
2021	$28.70	+4.7%	$23.56	+5.7%	$5.14
2020	$27.95	+2.7%	$22.76	+3.5%	$5.19
2019	$27.38	+2.1%	$22.11	+2.9%	$5.27
2018	$26.75	+2.3%	$21.46	+3.0%	$5.29
2017	$26.19	+2.2%	$20.85	+2.9%	$5.34
2016	$25.64	+2.1%	$20.37	+2.4%	$5.27
2015	$25.15	+1.9%	$19.85	+2.6%	$5.31
2014	$24.65	+2.1%	$19.43	+2.2%	$5.22

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

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.


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