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Estimated employment790
Mean wage$28.31
Entry wage$21.44
10th percentile wage$20.49
50th percentile wage$27.57
90th percentile wage$37.78
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services60075.2%
Construction of Buildings506.8%
Public Administration404.6%
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing303.7%
Wood Product Manufacturing
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction of Buildings5032.28
Public Administration4031.13
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services60027.29
Wood Product Manufacturing24.00
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing3023.30
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. Utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.57 $39.77  -$12.20
2015$26.87+2.6%$38.76 +2.6%-$11.89
2014$26.37+1.9%$38.03 +1.9%-$11.66
2013$25.86+1.9%$37.31 +1.9%-$11.44
2012$25.36+2.0%$36.58 +2.0%-$11.22
2011$24.97+1.6%$36.01 +1.6%-$11.04
2010$24.53+1.8%$35.38 +1.8%-$10.85
2009$24.27+1.1%$35.00 +1.1%-$10.73
2008$23.54+3.1%$33.96 +3.1%-$10.41
2007$22.76+3.5%$32.83 +3.5%-$10.06
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.57 $21.45  $6.12
2015$26.87+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$6.02
2014$26.37+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$5.96
2013$25.86+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$5.87
2012$25.36+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$5.71
2011$24.97+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$5.63
2010$24.53+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$5.51
2009$24.27+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$5.51
2008$23.54+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$5.27
2007$22.76+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$5.06
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.
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Connecticut $27.57 790
Highest Employment
Connecticut $27.57 790

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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