All drafters not listed separately.
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Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
| Percentile | All U.S. workers (BLS) |
|---|---|
| 10th — entry pay | $43,420 |
| 25th | $51,650 |
| Median (50th) | $63,520 |
| 75th | $79,700 |
| 90th — top pay | $99,380 |
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BLS projects employment of drafters, all other to decline 7.3% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%. About 1,000 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035 · BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook →
