Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		760
Mean wage		$31.14
Entry wage		$21.74
10th percentile wage		$20.00
50th percentile wage		$29.10
90th percentile wage		$48.23

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	320	41.5%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	120	15.1%
Machinery Manufacturing	70	9.7%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	60	8.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Specialty Trade Contractors	40	$32.18
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	120	$31.11
Machinery Manufacturing	70	$29.63
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	60	$29.55

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	$29.10		$41.18		-$12.08
2017	$28.86	+.8%	$40.84	+.8%	-$11.97
2016	$28.19	+2.4%	$39.89	+2.4%	-$11.70
2015	$27.75	+1.6%	$39.27	+1.6%	-$11.51
2014	$27.22	+2.0%	$38.51	+2.0%	-$11.29
2013	$26.71	+1.9%	$37.79	+1.9%	-$11.08
2012	$26.20	+1.9%	$37.07	+1.9%	-$10.87
2011	$25.69	+2.0%	$36.35	+2.0%	-$10.66
2010	$25.29	+1.6%	$35.79	+1.6%	-$10.49
2009	$24.84	+1.8%	$35.16	+1.8%	-$10.31
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.10		$22.55		$6.55
2017	$28.86	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$6.55
2016	$28.19	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$6.48
2015	$27.75	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$6.53
2014	$27.22	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$6.44
2013	$26.71	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$6.38
2012	$26.20	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$6.28
2011	$25.69	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$6.11
2010	$25.29	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$6.02
2009	$24.84	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$5.90

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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