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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment150
Mean wage$24.89
Entry wage$16.27
10th percentile wage$13.97
50th percentile wage$26.32
90th percentile wage$34.32
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing10063.1%
Professional and Business Services6035.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services60$26.65
Manufacturing100$26.19
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$26.32 $37.63  -$11.31
2015$25.65+2.6%$36.67 +2.6%-$11.02
2014$25.17+1.9%$35.99 +1.9%-$10.81
2013$24.69+1.9%$35.30 +1.9%-$10.60
2012$24.21+2.0%$34.61 +2.0%-$10.40
2011$23.83+1.6%$34.08 +1.6%-$10.24
2010$23.42+1.8%$33.48 +1.8%-$10.06
2009$23.17+1.1%$33.12 +1.1%-$9.95
2008$22.48+3.1%$32.13 +3.1%-$9.65
2007$21.72+3.5%$31.06 +3.5%-$9.33
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$26.32 $20.85  $5.47
2015$25.65+2.6%$20.27 +2.9%$5.38
2014$25.17+1.9%$19.83 +2.2%$5.34
2013$24.69+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%$5.26
2012$24.21+2.0%$19.10 +1.7%$5.11
2011$23.83+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$5.03
2010$23.42+1.8%$18.48 +1.7%$4.93
2009$23.17+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$4.93
2008$22.48+3.1%$17.77 +2.6%$4.71
2007$21.72+3.5%$17.20 +3.3%$4.52
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
North Central $30.86 310
Southwest $29.17 100
Eastern $28.49  
South Central $26.32 150
Northwest $26.18 120
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $30.86 310
South Central $26.32 150
Northwest $26.18 120
Southwest $29.17 100
Eastern $28.49  
Wages in other areas
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