Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		710
Mean wage		$33.34
Entry wage		$22.41
10th percentile wage		$20.69
50th percentile wage		$30.37
90th percentile wage		$53.84

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	490	68.5%
Professional and Business Services	120	16.7%
Construction	50	6.7%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Construction	50	$43.24
Professional and Business Services	120	$32.42
Manufacturing	490	$29.24
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities		$29.24

Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices incl. dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$30.37		$42.80		-$12.43
2019	$29.40	+3.3%	$41.44	+3.3%	-$12.03
2018	$28.63	+2.7%	$40.35	+2.7%	-$11.71
2017	$27.97	+2.4%	$39.42	+2.4%	-$11.44
2016	$27.53	+1.6%	$38.80	+1.6%	-$11.26
2015	$27.01	+2.0%	$38.06	+2.0%	-$11.05
2014	$26.50	+1.9%	$37.35	+1.9%	-$10.84
2013	$25.99	+1.9%	$36.63	+1.9%	-$10.63
2012	$25.49	+2.0%	$35.92	+2.0%	-$10.43
2011	$25.09	+1.6%	$35.36	+1.6%	-$10.26
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.37		$23.93		$6.44
2019	$29.40	+3.3%	$22.96	+4.2%	$6.44
2018	$28.63	+2.7%	$22.26	+3.1%	$6.37
2017	$27.97	+2.4%	$21.66	+2.8%	$6.31
2016	$27.53	+1.6%	$21.17	+2.3%	$6.36
2015	$27.01	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	$6.28
2014	$26.50	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.2%	$6.22
2013	$25.99	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	$6.12
2012	$25.49	+2.0%	$19.53	+1.7%	$5.96
2011	$25.09	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	$5.87

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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