Earnings
The median annual wage of drafters in May 2010 was $47,880. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,950. The top 10 percent earned more than $74,820.
Median wages for detailed drafting occupations in May 2010 were:
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$53,020 for architectural and civil drafters
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$48,810 for mechanical drafters
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$46,430 for electrical and electronics drafters
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$45,100 for drafters, all other
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)