Earnings

The median annual wage of drafters in May 2012 was $49,630. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $32,190. The top 10 percent earned more than $77,770. Median wages for detailed drafting occupations in May 2012 were:

• $57,700 for electrical and electronics drafters

• $50,360 for mechanical drafters

• $47,870 for architectural and civil drafters