Career Overview
All drafters not listed separately.
Alternate Job Titles
- 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
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $42,170 |
| Median | $62,010 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $96,620 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 16,010
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.