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Mechanical Drafters

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $31.92
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Mechanical Drafters *

Area Low Median High
U S
$24.16 $30.61 $38.91
Minnesota
$25.73 $31.92 $40.32
Central Minnesota
$25.31 $31.06 $37.54
Northeast Minnesota
$24.52 $31.36 $36.87
Northwest Minnesota
$22.33 $25.30 $30.72
Southeast Minnesota
$25.51 $30.57 $38.09
Southwest Minnesota
$23.98 $29.80 $35.16
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$25.94 $33.52 $43.69

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1,690 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Mechanical Drafters most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in moderate demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is shrinking.

There will be a need for about 1,385 new Mechanical Drafters to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

Employment Outlook for Mechanical Drafters
Area Employment Employment Change
2020 2030 Number Percent
U S 53,600 51,000 -2,500 -4.7%
Minnesota 1,583 1,510 -73 -4.6%
Central Minnesota 176 175 -1 -0.6%
Northeast Minnesota 53 50 -3 -5.7%
Northwest Minnesota 109 106 -3 -2.8%
Southeast Minnesota 87 83 -4 -4.6%
Southwest Minnesota 58 58 0 0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,067 1,014 -53 -5%


Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.




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