Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		40
Mean wage		$33.29
Entry wage		$19.81
10th percentile wage		$18.15
50th percentile wage		$29.44
90th percentile wage		$58.01

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	30	67.1%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	30	$30.08

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	$29.44		$39.58		-$10.14
2019	$28.50	+3.3%	$38.32	+3.3%	-$9.81
2018	$27.76	+2.7%	$37.32	+2.7%	-$9.55
2017	$27.12	+2.4%	$36.46	+2.4%	-$9.33
2016	$26.69	+1.6%	$35.88	+1.6%	-$9.19
2015	$26.18	+2.0%	$35.19	+2.0%	-$9.01
2014	$25.69	+1.9%	$34.54	+1.9%	-$8.84
2013	$25.20	+1.9%	$33.88	+1.9%	-$8.67
2012	$24.71	+2.0%	$33.22	+2.0%	-$8.50
2011	$24.32	+1.6%	$32.70	+1.6%	-$8.37
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.44		$21.91		$7.53
2019	$28.50	+3.3%	$21.02	+4.2%	$7.48
2018	$27.76	+2.7%	$20.38	+3.1%	$7.38
2017	$27.12	+2.4%	$19.83	+2.8%	$7.28
2016	$26.69	+1.6%	$19.38	+2.3%	$7.31
2015	$26.18	+2.0%	$18.98	+2.1%	$7.20
2014	$25.69	+1.9%	$18.57	+2.2%	$7.12
2013	$25.20	+1.9%	$18.20	+2.1%	$7.00
2012	$24.71	+2.0%	$17.88	+1.7%	$6.82
2011	$24.32	+1.6%	$17.60	+1.6%	$6.72

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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