Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area



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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		90
Mean wage		$33.18
Entry wage		$26.89
10th percentile wage		$25.80
50th percentile wage		$30.57
90th percentile wage		$47.35

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Manufacturing	60	60.7%
Professional and Business Services	30	29.5%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	30	40.90
Manufacturing	60	28.83

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	$30.57		$39.29		-$8.72
2016	$29.85	+2.4%	$38.37	+2.4%	-$8.51
2015	$29.28	+2.0%	$37.64	+2.0%	-$8.35
2014	$28.73	+1.9%	$36.93	+1.9%	-$8.19
2013	$28.19	+1.9%	$36.23	+1.9%	-$8.03
2012	$27.64	+2.0%	$35.52	+2.0%	-$7.88
2011	$27.21	+1.6%	$34.97	+1.6%	-$7.76
2010	$26.73	+1.8%	$34.36	+1.8%	-$7.62
2009	$26.44	+1.1%	$33.99	+1.1%	-$7.54
2008	$25.66	+3.1%	$32.98	+3.1%	-$7.31
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.57		$23.51		$7.06
2016	$29.85	+2.4%	$22.76	+3.3%	$7.10
2015	$29.28	+2.0%	$22.28	+2.1%	$7.00
2014	$28.73	+1.9%	$21.81	+2.2%	$6.93
2013	$28.19	+1.9%	$21.37	+2.1%	$6.82
2012	$27.64	+2.0%	$21.00	+1.7%	$6.64
2011	$27.21	+1.6%	$20.67	+1.6%	$6.54
2010	$26.73	+1.8%	$20.32	+1.7%	$6.41
2009	$26.44	+1.1%	$20.05	+1.4%	$6.40
2008	$25.66	+3.1%	$19.53	+2.6%	$6.12

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 2017

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