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



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Hartford LMA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		330
Mean wage		$33.23
Entry wage		$25.60
10th percentile wage		$23.95
50th percentile wage		$31.22
90th percentile wage		$47.52

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Manufacturing	240	70.9%
Professional and Business Services	70	20.0%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Manufacturing	240	$31.76
Professional and Business Services	70	$30.29

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	$31.22		$42.52		-$11.30
2017	$30.96	+.8%	$42.16	+.8%	-$11.20
2016	$30.25	+2.4%	$41.19	+2.4%	-$10.94
2015	$29.77	+1.6%	$40.54	+1.6%	-$10.77
2014	$29.20	+2.0%	$39.77	+2.0%	-$10.56
2013	$28.65	+1.9%	$39.02	+1.9%	-$10.37
2012	$28.11	+1.9%	$38.28	+1.9%	-$10.17
2011	$27.56	+2.0%	$37.53	+2.0%	-$9.97
2010	$27.13	+1.6%	$36.95	+1.6%	-$9.81
2009	$26.65	+1.8%	$36.30	+1.8%	-$9.64
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$31.22		$23.62		$7.60
2017	$30.96	+.8%	$23.37	+1.1%	$7.59
2016	$30.25	+2.4%	$22.74	+2.8%	$7.50
2015	$29.77	+1.6%	$22.22	+2.3%	$7.55
2014	$29.20	+2.0%	$21.76	+2.1%	$7.44
2013	$28.65	+1.9%	$21.29	+2.2%	$7.36
2012	$28.11	+1.9%	$20.86	+2.1%	$7.24
2011	$27.56	+2.0%	$20.51	+1.7%	$7.05
2010	$27.13	+1.6%	$20.18	+1.6%	$6.95
2009	$26.65	+1.8%	$19.84	+1.7%	$6.81

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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