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Estimated employment20
Mean wage$29.53
Entry wage$20.29
10th percentile wage$17.32
50th percentile wage$28.55
90th percentile wage$45.05
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.55 $37.86  -$9.31
2015$27.82+2.6%$36.90 +2.6%-$9.07
2014$27.30+1.9%$36.21 +1.9%-$8.90
2013$26.78+1.9%$35.52 +1.9%-$8.73
2012$26.26+2.0%$34.83 +2.0%-$8.56
2011$25.85+1.6%$34.28 +1.6%-$8.43
2010$25.40+1.8%$33.68 +1.8%-$8.28
2009$25.13+1.1%$33.32 +1.1%-$8.19
2008$24.38+3.1%$32.33 +3.1%-$7.95
2007$23.57+3.5%$31.25 +3.5%-$7.68
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.55 $18.24  $10.31
2015$27.82+2.6%$17.73 +2.9%$10.10
2014$27.30+1.9%$17.35 +2.2%$9.95
2013$26.78+1.9%$17.00 +2.1%$9.78
2012$26.26+2.0%$16.71 +1.7%$9.55
2011$25.85+1.6%$16.45 +1.6%$9.41
2010$25.40+1.8%$16.17 +1.7%$9.23
2009$25.13+1.1%$15.95 +1.4%$9.18
2008$24.38+3.1%$15.54 +2.6%$8.84
2007$23.57+3.5%$15.05 +3.3%$8.52
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $29.91 360
Bridgeport $29.43 100
Danbury $28.80 60
Waterbury $28.55 20
Norwich-NL $28.52  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $29.91 360
New Haven $25.60 110
Bridgeport $29.43 100
Danbury $28.80 60
Waterbury $28.55 20
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