Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		70
Mean wage		$32.54
Entry wage		$25.66
10th percentile wage		$24.81
50th percentile wage		$30.96
90th percentile wage		$40.87

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Manufacturing	30	42.4%
Professional and Business Services	10	22.3%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	10	$33.45
Manufacturing	30	$29.29

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	$30.96		$42.74		-$11.78
2017	$30.70	+.8%	$42.38	+.8%	-$11.68
2016	$29.99	+2.4%	$41.41	+2.4%	-$11.41
2015	$29.52	+1.6%	$40.75	+1.6%	-$11.23
2014	$28.96	+2.0%	$39.97	+2.0%	-$11.01
2013	$28.41	+1.9%	$39.22	+1.9%	-$10.81
2012	$27.87	+1.9%	$38.48	+1.9%	-$10.60
2011	$27.33	+2.0%	$37.73	+2.0%	-$10.39
2010	$26.90	+1.6%	$37.14	+1.6%	-$10.23
2009	$26.43	+1.8%	$36.49	+1.8%	-$10.05
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.96		$24.57		$6.39
2017	$30.70	+.8%	$24.31	+1.1%	$6.39
2016	$29.99	+2.4%	$23.66	+2.8%	$6.34
2015	$29.52	+1.6%	$23.12	+2.3%	$6.40
2014	$28.96	+2.0%	$22.63	+2.1%	$6.32
2013	$28.41	+1.9%	$22.15	+2.2%	$6.26
2012	$27.87	+1.9%	$21.70	+2.1%	$6.17
2011	$27.33	+2.0%	$21.33	+1.7%	$6.00
2010	$26.90	+1.6%	$21.00	+1.6%	$5.91
2009	$26.43	+1.8%	$20.64	+1.7%	$5.79

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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