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



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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	$28.73		$40.84		-$12.11
2019	$27.81	+3.3%	$39.54	+3.3%	-$11.72
2018	$27.09	+2.7%	$38.50	+2.7%	-$11.41
2017	$26.46	+2.4%	$37.62	+2.4%	-$11.15
2016	$26.05	+1.6%	$37.03	+1.6%	-$10.97
2015	$25.55	+2.0%	$36.32	+2.0%	-$10.76
2014	$25.07	+1.9%	$35.64	+1.9%	-$10.56
2013	$24.59	+1.9%	$34.96	+1.9%	-$10.36
2012	$24.11	+2.0%	$34.27	+2.0%	-$10.16
2011	$23.74	+1.6%	$33.74	+1.6%	-$10.00
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.73		$21.91		$6.82
2019	$27.81	+3.3%	$21.02	+4.2%	$6.79
2018	$27.09	+2.7%	$20.38	+3.1%	$6.71
2017	$26.46	+2.4%	$19.83	+2.8%	$6.63
2016	$26.05	+1.6%	$19.38	+2.3%	$6.66
2015	$25.55	+2.0%	$18.98	+2.1%	$6.57
2014	$25.07	+1.9%	$18.57	+2.2%	$6.50
2013	$24.59	+1.9%	$18.20	+2.1%	$6.39
2012	$24.11	+2.0%	$17.88	+1.7%	$6.23
2011	$23.74	+1.6%	$17.60	+1.6%	$6.13

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 2020

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