Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Hartford Labor Market Area



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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		240
Mean wage		$35.22
Entry wage		$25.64
10th percentile wage		$23.71
50th percentile wage		$32.66
90th percentile wage		$52.55

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	160	67.8%
Professional and Business Services

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	160	$33.11
Professional and Business Services		$30.98

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	$32.66		$41.33		-$8.67
2018	$32.49	+.5%	$41.11	+.5%	-$8.62
2017	$31.64	+2.7%	$40.04	+2.7%	-$8.39
2016	$30.91	+2.4%	$39.12	+2.4%	-$8.20
2015	$30.42	+1.6%	$38.50	+1.6%	-$8.07
2014	$29.84	+2.0%	$37.76	+2.0%	-$7.92
2013	$29.28	+1.9%	$37.06	+1.9%	-$7.77
2012	$28.72	+1.9%	$36.35	+1.9%	-$7.62
2011	$28.16	+2.0%	$35.64	+2.0%	-$7.47
2010	$27.73	+1.6%	$35.09	+1.6%	-$7.36
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$32.66		$24.00		$8.66
2018	$32.49	+.5%	$23.79	+.9%	$8.70
2017	$31.64	+2.7%	$23.06	+3.1%	$8.58
2016	$30.91	+2.4%	$22.45	+2.8%	$8.46
2015	$30.42	+1.6%	$21.93	+2.3%	$8.49
2014	$29.84	+2.0%	$21.47	+2.1%	$8.37
2013	$29.28	+1.9%	$21.02	+2.2%	$8.27
2012	$28.72	+1.9%	$20.59	+2.1%	$8.13
2011	$28.16	+2.0%	$20.24	+1.7%	$7.93
2010	$27.73	+1.6%	$19.92	+1.6%	$7.81

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 2019

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