Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Waterbury 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	$27.13		$36.74		-$9.61
2017	$26.90	+.8%	$36.43	+.8%	-$9.52
2016	$26.28	+2.4%	$35.59	+2.4%	-$9.30
2015	$25.87	+1.6%	$35.03	+1.6%	-$9.16
2014	$25.37	+2.0%	$34.36	+2.0%	-$8.98
2013	$24.90	+1.9%	$33.72	+1.9%	-$8.81
2012	$24.42	+1.9%	$33.07	+1.9%	-$8.65
2011	$23.95	+2.0%	$32.43	+2.0%	-$8.48
2010	$23.58	+1.6%	$31.93	+1.6%	-$8.35
2009	$23.16	+1.8%	$31.37	+1.8%	-$8.20
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.13		$19.06		$8.07
2017	$26.90	+.8%	$18.86	+1.1%	$8.04
2016	$26.28	+2.4%	$18.35	+2.8%	$7.93
2015	$25.87	+1.6%	$17.93	+2.3%	$7.94
2014	$25.37	+2.0%	$17.56	+2.1%	$7.82
2013	$24.90	+1.9%	$17.18	+2.2%	$7.72
2012	$24.42	+1.9%	$16.84	+2.1%	$7.59
2011	$23.95	+2.0%	$16.55	+1.7%	$7.40
2010	$23.58	+1.6%	$16.29	+1.6%	$7.29
2009	$23.16	+1.8%	$16.01	+1.7%	$7.15

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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