All drafters not listed separately.
Drafters, All Other
SOC: 17-3019 O*NET: 17-3019.00
Median Salary
$63,520
per year
Job Growth
📉 -6.9%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
1.3
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All drafters not listed separately.
What does a Drafters, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$43,420
10th percentile
Early Career
$51,650
25th percentile
Median
$63,520
50th percentile
Experienced
$79,700
75th percentile
Top Earners
$99,380
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$43,420
25th
$51,650
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$63,520
Mean: $68,250
75th
$79,700
90th
$99,380
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $55,960 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $51,650 and $79,700
- •Salary spread is 44.2% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 14,470 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:17,100
Top Industries
Manufacturing44.2%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services21.1%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services21.1%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-6.9%
Annual Openings:1,300
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)17,100
Current
2034 (Projected)15,900
-6.9%
-1,200
Employment Change
-6.9%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: Decline
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Drafters, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 41 locations
Texas
2,450 jobs$59,9901.87x
California
1,750 jobs$73,3901.03x
Louisiana
1,200 jobs$68,4706.64x
Florida
670 jobs$59,9700.72x
Oregon
660 jobs$58,7903.59x
New York
610 jobs$72,1900.68x
Georgia
550 jobs$62,4001.22x
Washington
520 jobs$72,8001.57x
Arizona
430 jobs$70,0701.41x
Missouri
400 jobs$61,9901.46x
Michigan
360 jobs$67,7500.87x
New Jersey
350 jobs$77,8400.88x
Tennessee
320 jobs$01.06x
North Carolina
320 jobs$59,5000.69x
Colorado
280 jobs$67,3201.03x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Drafters, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Drafters, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Drafters, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
1.1k program completions/year
South Florida Institute of Technology
Miami, FL
891 program completions/year
Stark State College
North Canton, OH
754 program completions/year
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA
699 program completions/year
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA
695 program completions/year
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
611 program completions/year
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
545 program completions/year
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner, AL
498 program completions/year
Northwestern Technological Institute
Southfield, MI
473 program completions/year
Refrigeration School Inc
Phoenix, AZ
468 program completions/year
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
454 program completions/year
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
432 program completions/year