What is the average annual salary for a drafter?

Answer 1

Entry level drafters earn +/-$25k/yr, mid level drafters earn +/-$35-42k/yr and high level drafters earn +/-$50-55k/yr. If one specializes in an specific design area, like 3D presentations & renderings, you can command a higher salary, typically.

Answer 2

The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for Drafters.

Employers prefer applicants who have completed postsecondary school training in drafting, which is offered by technical institutes, community colleges, and some 4-year colleges and universities. Employers are most interested in applicants with well-developed drafting and mechanical drawing skills; knowledge of drafting standards, mathematics, science, and engineering technology; and a solid background in CADD techniques.

Education and training. High school courses in mathematics, science, computer technology, design, computer graphics, and, where available, drafting are useful for people considering a drafting career. Employers prefer applicants who have also completed training after high school at a technical institute, community college, or 4-year college or university. Prospective students should contact prospective employers to ask which schools they prefer and contact schools to ask for information about the kinds of jobs their graduates have, the type and condition of instructional facilities and equipment, and teacher qualifications.

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Answer 3

The actual salary for a CAD drafter will depend on the company and which level of CAD drafter the job is i.e level 1, 2 or 3. For example a CAD drafter level 1 can expect a typical salary of around $42,000.