Drafters

Median Salary

59,260

Job Outlook

-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

All drafters not listed separately.

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of drafters is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 16,900 openings for drafters are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$39,000

10%

$59,260

Median

$67,160

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

No data available for this section.

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Surveying Technology/Surveying
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician

Skills and Interests

No data available for this section.