Drafters, All Other in Washington

Considering working as a Drafters, All Other in Washington? Here’s what you need to know. All drafters not listed separately.

What do Drafters, All Other Make in Washington?

For drafters, all other working in Washington, wages run about $68,120 per year (or about $32.75/hour).Earnings range from $51,920 at the 10th percentile to $103,200 at the 90th percentile.

The job concentration index in Washington compared to the national average — is 0.45, suggesting fewer drafters, all other per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, drafters, all other earn a median of $114,777 per year ($55.18/hour), below the Washington median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 32,995 drafters, all other nationwide. In Washington alone, around 170 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 220 drafters, all other.

Top Washington Metros for Drafters, All Other

The metro areas below employ the most drafters, all other in Washington.

Top States for Drafters, All Other Employment

View the states that employ the most drafters, all other work.

Highest-Paying States for Drafters, All Other

These states pay the most for drafters, all other.

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Drafting & Design Engineering
• Engineering-Related Technologies

Also Known As

AutoCAD Technician, Blueprint Engineer, Blueprint Tracer, CAD Designer (Computer-Aided Design Designer), CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman), CAD Operator (Computer-Aided Design Operator), Chief Design Drafter, Chief Drafter, Commercial Drafter, Computer Drafter, Detail Drafter, Detailer, Drafter Apprentice, Drafting Detailer, Drafting Engineer.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 17-3019.00