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



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		210
Mean wage		$25.56
Entry wage		$20.14
10th percentile wage		$18.31
50th percentile wage		$25.20
90th percentile wage		$31.59

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	20	12.1%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	20	$29.83

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	$25.20		$41.48		-$16.28
2019	$24.40	+3.3%	$40.16	+3.3%	-$15.76
2018	$23.76	+2.7%	$39.11	+2.7%	-$15.34
2017	$23.21	+2.4%	$38.21	+2.4%	-$14.99
2016	$22.85	+1.6%	$37.61	+1.6%	-$14.75
2015	$22.41	+2.0%	$36.88	+2.0%	-$14.47
2014	$21.99	+1.9%	$36.19	+1.9%	-$14.20
2013	$21.57	+1.9%	$35.50	+1.9%	-$13.93
2012	$21.15	+2.0%	$34.81	+2.0%	-$13.66
2011	$20.82	+1.6%	$34.27	+1.6%	-$13.45
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$25.20		$23.16		$2.04
2019	$24.40	+3.3%	$22.22	+4.2%	$2.18
2018	$23.76	+2.7%	$21.54	+3.1%	$2.22
2017	$23.21	+2.4%	$20.97	+2.8%	$2.24
2016	$22.85	+1.6%	$20.49	+2.3%	$2.36
2015	$22.41	+2.0%	$20.06	+2.1%	$2.35
2014	$21.99	+1.9%	$19.63	+2.2%	$2.36
2013	$21.57	+1.9%	$19.23	+2.1%	$2.33
2012	$21.15	+2.0%	$18.90	+1.7%	$2.24
2011	$20.82	+1.6%	$18.61	+1.6%	$2.21

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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