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Mechanical Drafters in The United States

(Dibujantes mecánicos)

Mechanical Drafters -- repare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)17-3013.00
Career InterestsRCI
Minimum education required(Associate)
Associate's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-0.69 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)58,000
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)54,000
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)5,400
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$36,350
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$60,500
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$92,010
Career ClusterScience, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
(Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas)
Major Occupational GroupArchitecture and Engineering

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