Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Danbury Labor Market Area



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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	$28.01		$38.51		-$10.50
2017	$27.78	+.8%	$38.19	+.8%	-$10.41
2016	$27.14	+2.4%	$37.31	+2.4%	-$10.17
2015	$26.71	+1.6%	$36.72	+1.6%	-$10.01
2014	$26.20	+2.0%	$36.02	+2.0%	-$9.82
2013	$25.71	+1.9%	$35.34	+1.9%	-$9.63
2012	$25.22	+1.9%	$34.67	+1.9%	-$9.45
2011	$24.72	+2.0%	$33.99	+2.0%	-$9.26
2010	$24.34	+1.6%	$33.47	+1.6%	-$9.12
2009	$23.91	+1.8%	$32.88	+1.8%	-$8.96
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.01		$20.85		$7.16
2017	$27.78	+.8%	$20.63	+1.1%	$7.15
2016	$27.14	+2.4%	$20.08	+2.8%	$7.06
2015	$26.71	+1.6%	$19.62	+2.3%	$7.09
2014	$26.20	+2.0%	$19.21	+2.1%	$6.99
2013	$25.71	+1.9%	$18.80	+2.2%	$6.91
2012	$25.22	+1.9%	$18.42	+2.1%	$6.80
2011	$24.72	+2.0%	$18.10	+1.7%	$6.62
2010	$24.34	+1.6%	$17.82	+1.6%	$6.52
2009	$23.91	+1.8%	$17.52	+1.7%	$6.40

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 2018

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