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



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Hartford LMA (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		230
Mean wage		$36.99
Entry wage		$26.16
10th percentile wage		$24.69
50th percentile wage		$36.09
90th percentile wage		$53.30

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	170	70.8%
Professional and Business Services	40	18.0%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	40	47.92
Manufacturing	170	35.28

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	$36.09		$42.58		-$6.49
2019	$34.94	+3.3%	$41.22	+3.3%	-$6.28
2018	$34.03	+2.7%	$40.14	+2.7%	-$6.11
2017	$33.24	+2.4%	$39.22	+2.4%	-$5.97
2016	$32.72	+1.6%	$38.60	+1.6%	-$5.88
2015	$32.09	+2.0%	$37.86	+2.0%	-$5.77
2014	$31.49	+1.9%	$37.15	+1.9%	-$5.66
2013	$30.89	+1.9%	$36.44	+1.9%	-$5.55
2012	$30.29	+2.0%	$35.74	+2.0%	-$5.44
2011	$29.82	+1.6%	$35.18	+1.6%	-$5.36
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$36.09		$24.96		$11.13
2019	$34.94	+3.3%	$23.95	+4.2%	$10.99
2018	$34.03	+2.7%	$23.22	+3.1%	$10.81
2017	$33.24	+2.4%	$22.60	+2.8%	$10.65
2016	$32.72	+1.6%	$22.08	+2.3%	$10.64
2015	$32.09	+2.0%	$21.62	+2.1%	$10.47
2014	$31.49	+1.9%	$21.16	+2.2%	$10.33
2013	$30.89	+1.9%	$20.73	+2.1%	$10.16
2012	$30.29	+2.0%	$20.37	+1.7%	$9.92
2011	$29.82	+1.6%	$20.05	+1.6%	$9.76

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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