Assistant drafter demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant drafter gender statistics
26.2% of assistant drafters are women and 73.8% of assistant drafters are men.
- Male, 73.8%
- Female, 26.2%
Assistant drafter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.8% |
| Female | 26.2% |
Assistant drafter gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,890
Female income
$41,801
Assistant drafter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant drafter positions over time. Currently, 26.2% of assistant drafters are female.
Assistant drafter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.53% | 25.47% |
| 2011 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2012 | 74.79% | 25.21% |
| 2013 | 75.05% | 24.95% |
| 2014 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2015 | 76.86% | 23.14% |
| 2016 | 76.10% | 23.90% |
| 2017 | 73.39% | 26.61% |
| 2018 | 73.56% | 26.44% |
| 2019 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 2020 | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 2021 | 73.81% | 26.19% |
Assistant drafter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Drafter | 74% | 26% |
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Assistant drafter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant drafters is White, which makes up 72.3% of all assistant drafters. Comparatively, 11.7% of assistant drafters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of assistant drafters are Asian.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Assistant drafter race
| Assistant drafter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Assistant drafter race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant drafter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant drafter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.16% | 3.15% | 5.86% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 80.31% | 3.39% | 5.75% | 8.53% |
| 2012 | 79.57% | 3.19% | 6.43% | 8.65% |
| 2013 | 79.59% | 3.51% | 5.88% | 9.39% |
| 2014 | 79.16% | 2.93% | 6.52% | 9.45% |
| 2015 | 79.59% | 3.49% | 5.20% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 79.98% | 3.22% | 5.63% | 9.48% |
| 2017 | 78.28% | 3.32% | 7.03% | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 77.47% | 3.09% | 7.51% | 9.43% |
| 2019 | 77.96% | 2.92% | 7.30% | 8.91% |
| 2020 | 70.19% | 3.35% | 10.05% | 10.58% |
| 2021 | 72.33% | 3.09% | 7.02% | 11.66% |
Assistant drafter wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american assistant drafters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White assistant drafters have the lowest average salary at $40,885.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,269 |
| White | $40,885 |
| Black or African American | $48,161 |
| Asian | $46,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,281 |
Average assistant drafter age
See how the average age of assistant drafters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant drafter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42.5 | |
| White | 46 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Assistant drafter age breakdown
The average age of assistant drafters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the assistant drafter population.
Assistant drafter age breakdown
| Assistant Drafter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Assistant drafter educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant drafters is bachelor's degree, with 43% of assistant drafters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
Assistant drafters by degree level
| Assistant drafter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
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Assistant drafter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistant drafters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,755 annually. With a Associate degree, assistant drafters earn a median annual income of $42,193 compared to $41,130 for assistant drafters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,130 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,755 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,193 |
Assistant drafter employment statistics
Most assistant drafters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where assistant drafters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant drafters work.
Assistant drafter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Assistant drafter jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant drafter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant drafters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Assistant drafter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 74% |
Assistant drafter jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant drafters are professional, construction and utilities.
Assistant drafter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 24% |
| Construction | 22% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Assistant drafter turnover and employment statistics
Assistant drafter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant drafters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant drafter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant drafter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 7.75% |
| 2013 | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 3.82% |
| 2016 | 4.05% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 3.71% |
| 2019 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 5.68% |
| 2021 | 5.31% |
Average assistant drafter tenure
The average assistant drafter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 assistant drafters resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant drafter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Assistant drafter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant drafters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cartographic Technician | 4.94% | 10,098 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Assistant Drafter | 5.82% | - |
| Production Control Analyst | 6.29% | 94,817 |
| Aviation Electronics Technician | 8.40% | 20,958 |
Similar assistant drafter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cartographic Technician | 4.94% | 10,098 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Production Control Analyst | 6.29% | 94,817 |
| Aviation Electronics Technician | 8.40% | 20,958 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant drafters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Assistant drafter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
