Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		660
Mean wage		$32.58
Entry wage		$21.55
10th percentile wage		$19.96
50th percentile wage		$29.66
90th percentile wage		$52.31

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	470	70.6%
Professional and Business Services	130	19.1%
Construction	30	5.2%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Construction	30	$40.77
Professional and Business Services	130	$30.99
Trade, Transportation and Utilities		$29.99
Manufacturing	470	$28.23

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	$29.66		$41.31		-$11.65
2018	$29.51	+.5%	$41.09	+.5%	-$11.58
2017	$28.73	+2.7%	$40.02	+2.7%	-$11.28
2016	$28.07	+2.4%	$39.10	+2.4%	-$11.02
2015	$27.63	+1.6%	$38.48	+1.6%	-$10.85
2014	$27.10	+2.0%	$37.74	+2.0%	-$10.64
2013	$26.59	+1.9%	$37.04	+1.9%	-$10.44
2012	$26.08	+1.9%	$36.33	+1.9%	-$10.24
2011	$25.58	+2.0%	$35.62	+2.0%	-$10.04
2010	$25.18	+1.6%	$35.07	+1.6%	-$9.89
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.66		$23.07		$6.59
2018	$29.51	+.5%	$22.87	+.9%	$6.64
2017	$28.73	+2.7%	$22.17	+3.1%	$6.56
2016	$28.07	+2.4%	$21.58	+2.8%	$6.49
2015	$27.63	+1.6%	$21.08	+2.3%	$6.55
2014	$27.10	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$6.46
2013	$26.59	+1.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	$6.39
2012	$26.08	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	$6.29
2011	$25.58	+2.0%	$19.45	+1.7%	$6.12
2010	$25.18	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	$6.03

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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.


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