Drafters, All Other Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,010
↑ 36.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Drafters, All Other — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Drafters, All Other — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.0% since 2011 ($45,600 → $62,010)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $62,010
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,010 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $59,260 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $57,640 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | $54,240 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | $54,500 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $52,830 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $51,850 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $50,290 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | $50,470 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $49,650 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | $49,990 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | $47,680 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | $46,110 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $45,600 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.