Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in New Haven 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	$35.54		$40.60		-$5.06
2019	$34.41	+3.3%	$39.31	+3.3%	-$4.89
2018	$33.51	+2.7%	$38.28	+2.7%	-$4.77
2017	$32.73	+2.4%	$37.40	+2.4%	-$4.66
2016	$32.22	+1.6%	$36.81	+1.6%	-$4.58
2015	$31.60	+2.0%	$36.10	+2.0%	-$4.49
2014	$31.01	+1.9%	$35.43	+1.9%	-$4.41
2013	$30.42	+1.9%	$34.75	+1.9%	-$4.33
2012	$29.83	+2.0%	$34.07	+2.0%	-$4.24
2011	$29.36	+1.6%	$33.54	+1.6%	-$4.18
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$35.54		$22.67		$12.87
2019	$34.41	+3.3%	$21.75	+4.2%	$12.66
2018	$33.51	+2.7%	$21.09	+3.1%	$12.42
2017	$32.73	+2.4%	$20.52	+2.8%	$12.21
2016	$32.22	+1.6%	$20.05	+2.3%	$12.17
2015	$31.60	+2.0%	$19.63	+2.1%	$11.97
2014	$31.01	+1.9%	$19.21	+2.2%	$11.80
2013	$30.42	+1.9%	$18.83	+2.1%	$11.59
2012	$29.83	+2.0%	$18.50	+1.7%	$11.32
2011	$29.36	+1.6%	$18.21	+1.6%	$11.15

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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