Associate drafter vs draftsperson

The differences between associate drafters and draftspeople can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both an associate drafter and a draftsperson. Additionally, an associate drafter has an average salary of $52,051, which is higher than the $41,751 average annual salary of a draftsperson.

The top three skills for an associate drafter include GD, shop drawings and technical drawings. The most important skills for a draftsperson are revit, auto cad, and construction drawings.

Associate drafter vs draftsperson overview

	Associate Drafter	Draftsperson
Yearly salary	$52,051	$41,751
Hourly rate	$25.02	$20.07
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	2,109	1,448
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	12	12

Associate drafter vs draftsperson salary

Associate drafters and draftspeople have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Associate Drafter	Draftsperson
Average salary	$52,051	$41,751
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $69,000	Between $27,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between associate drafter and draftsperson education

There are a few differences between an associate drafter and a draftsperson in terms of educational background:

	Associate Drafter	Draftsperson
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Drafting And Design
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Carnegie Mellon University

Associate drafter vs draftsperson demographics

Here are the differences between associate drafters' and draftspeople' demographics:

	Associate Drafter	Draftsperson
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 56.3% Female, 43.7%	Male, 51.8% Female, 48.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 3.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between associate drafter and draftsperson duties and responsibilities

Associate drafter example responsibilities.

Manage the design history of 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings using PDM software.
Develop, organize and maintain AutoCAD standards for designers to use resulting in efficient production and time management.
Update stock plans as necessary according to AMDA standards.

Draftsperson example responsibilities.

sketch 2D models , 3D models, manage drawing files etc .....
Manage the technical coordination between the structural and MEP engineers along with incorporating any owner relate changes in project scope.
Assist with updating architectural drawings, HVAC drawings, electrical drawings and contractor's 'as-built' drawings on an as-need basis.
Produce complex 3D models and 2D production drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD R14.
Prepare detail 3D drawings using Revit and other coordination software (Navisworks, Revizto) of HVAC mechanical piping systems.
Create TWD files for CNC output

Associate drafter vs draftsperson skills

Common associate drafter skills

GD, 73%
Shop Drawings, 13%
Technical Drawings, 9%
Autodesk, 5%

Common draftsperson skills

Revit, 17%
Auto CAD, 9%
Construction Drawings, 8%
Solidworks, 7%
Shop Drawings, 4%
HVAC, 4%