Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in South Central Workforce Development 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	$29.14		$40.40		-$11.26
2017	$28.90	+.8%	$40.06	+.8%	-$11.16
2016	$28.23	+2.4%	$39.14	+2.4%	-$10.90
2015	$27.79	+1.6%	$38.52	+1.6%	-$10.73
2014	$27.25	+2.0%	$37.78	+2.0%	-$10.53
2013	$26.74	+1.9%	$37.08	+1.9%	-$10.33
2012	$26.23	+1.9%	$36.37	+1.9%	-$10.13
2011	$25.72	+2.0%	$35.66	+2.0%	-$9.93
2010	$25.32	+1.6%	$35.11	+1.6%	-$9.78
2009	$24.88	+1.8%	$34.49	+1.8%	-$9.61
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.14		$21.63		$7.51
2017	$28.90	+.8%	$21.40	+1.1%	$7.50
2016	$28.23	+2.4%	$20.83	+2.8%	$7.40
2015	$27.79	+1.6%	$20.35	+2.3%	$7.43
2014	$27.25	+2.0%	$19.93	+2.1%	$7.33
2013	$26.74	+1.9%	$19.50	+2.2%	$7.24
2012	$26.23	+1.9%	$19.11	+2.1%	$7.13
2011	$25.72	+2.0%	$18.78	+1.7%	$6.94
2010	$25.32	+1.6%	$18.48	+1.6%	$6.84
2009	$24.88	+1.8%	$18.17	+1.7%	$6.71

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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