Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in New Haven 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	$28.47		$39.97		-$11.50
2017	$28.23	+.8%	$39.64	+.8%	-$11.40
2016	$27.58	+2.4%	$38.72	+2.4%	-$11.14
2015	$27.15	+1.6%	$38.11	+1.6%	-$10.96
2014	$26.63	+2.0%	$37.38	+2.0%	-$10.75
2013	$26.13	+1.9%	$36.68	+1.9%	-$10.55
2012	$25.63	+1.9%	$35.98	+1.9%	-$10.35
2011	$25.13	+2.0%	$35.28	+2.0%	-$10.15
2010	$24.74	+1.6%	$34.73	+1.6%	-$9.99
2009	$24.31	+1.8%	$34.13	+1.8%	-$9.81
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.47		$21.41		$7.06
2017	$28.23	+.8%	$21.18	+1.1%	$7.05
2016	$27.58	+2.4%	$20.62	+2.8%	$6.97
2015	$27.15	+1.6%	$20.14	+2.3%	$7.00
2014	$26.63	+2.0%	$19.72	+2.1%	$6.90
2013	$26.13	+1.9%	$19.30	+2.2%	$6.83
2012	$25.63	+1.9%	$18.91	+2.1%	$6.72
2011	$25.13	+2.0%	$18.59	+1.7%	$6.54
2010	$24.74	+1.6%	$18.30	+1.6%	$6.44
2009	$24.31	+1.8%	$17.99	+1.7%	$6.32

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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