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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$32.83
Entry wage$25.33
10th percentile wage$23.42
50th percentile wage$30.10
90th percentile wage$52.89
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing2037.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing20$28.43
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$30.10 $42.79 -$12.69
2018$29.94+.5%$42.57+.5%-$12.62
2017$29.16+2.7%$41.45+2.7%-$12.29
2016$28.49+2.4%$40.50+2.4%-$12.01
2015$28.04+1.6%$39.86+1.6%-$11.82
2014$27.50+2.0%$39.10+2.0%-$11.59
2013$26.99+1.9%$38.36+1.9%-$11.37
2012$26.47+1.9%$37.63+1.9%-$11.16
2011$25.96+2.0%$36.90+2.0%-$10.94
2010$25.55+1.6%$36.33+1.6%-$10.77
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$30.10 $24.99 $5.11
2018$29.94+.5%$24.77+.9%$5.17
2017$29.16+2.7%$24.02+3.1%$5.14
2016$28.49+2.4%$23.37+2.8%$5.12
2015$28.04+1.6%$22.84+2.3%$5.20
2014$27.50+2.0%$22.36+2.1%$5.14
2013$26.99+1.9%$21.88+2.2%$5.10
2012$26.47+1.9%$21.44+2.1%$5.03
2011$25.96+2.0%$21.07+1.7%$4.88
2010$25.55+1.6%$20.74+1.6%$4.81
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
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $33.71270
South Central $32.25100
Southwest $30.1050
Northwest $29.2350
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $33.71270
South Central $32.25100
Northwest $29.2350
Southwest $30.1050
Wages in other areas
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