Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Waterbury 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	$23.98		$38.59		-$14.61
2019	$23.22	+3.3%	$37.36	+3.3%	-$14.14
2018	$22.61	+2.7%	$36.38	+2.7%	-$13.77
2017	$22.09	+2.4%	$35.54	+2.4%	-$13.45
2016	$21.74	+1.6%	$34.99	+1.6%	-$13.24
2015	$21.32	+2.0%	$34.31	+2.0%	-$12.99
2014	$20.92	+1.9%	$33.67	+1.9%	-$12.74
2013	$20.52	+1.9%	$33.03	+1.9%	-$12.50
2012	$20.13	+2.0%	$32.39	+2.0%	-$12.26
2011	$19.81	+1.6%	$31.88	+1.6%	-$12.07
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.98		$20.62		$3.36
2019	$23.22	+3.3%	$19.78	+4.2%	$3.43
2018	$22.61	+2.7%	$19.18	+3.1%	$3.43
2017	$22.09	+2.4%	$18.67	+2.8%	$3.42
2016	$21.74	+1.6%	$18.24	+2.3%	$3.50
2015	$21.32	+2.0%	$17.86	+2.1%	$3.46
2014	$20.92	+1.9%	$17.48	+2.2%	$3.45
2013	$20.52	+1.9%	$17.12	+2.1%	$3.40
2012	$20.13	+2.0%	$16.83	+1.7%	$3.29
2011	$19.81	+1.6%	$16.57	+1.6%	$3.25

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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