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Autocad drafter demographics and statistics in the US

Autocad drafter demographics research summary. Zippia estimates autocad drafter demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our autocad drafter estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about autocad drafters after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 65,688 autocad drafters currently employed in the United States.
  • 27.7% of all autocad drafters are women, while 72.3% are men.
  • The average autocad drafter age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of autocad drafters is White (72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), Asian (7.0%) and Unknown (5.2%).
  • Autocad drafters are most in-demand in Atlanta, GA.
  • The government industry is the highest-paying for autocad drafters.
  • 6% of all autocad drafters are LGBT.
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Autocad drafter demographics by:

Autocad drafter gender statistics

27.7% of autocad drafters are women and 72.3% of autocad drafters are men.
  • Male, 72.3%
  • Female, 27.7%

Autocad drafter gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male72.3%
Female27.7%

Autocad drafter gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$45,209
female-income
Female income
$43,688

Autocad drafter gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in autocad drafter positions over time. Currently, 27.7% of autocad drafters are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Autocad drafter gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201073.00%27.00%
201176.46%23.54%
201273.27%26.73%
201373.54%26.46%
201469.87%30.13%
201575.42%24.58%
201674.64%25.36%
201771.82%28.18%
201872.00%28.00%
201972.69%27.31%
202073.89%26.11%
202172.25%27.75%

Autocad drafter related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Autocad Drafter72%28%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Autocad drafter demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among autocad drafters is White, which makes up 72.3% of all autocad drafters. Comparatively, 11.7% of autocad drafters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of autocad 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%

Autocad drafter race

Autocad drafter racePercentages
White72.3%
Hispanic or Latino11.7%
Asian7.0%
Unknown5.2%
Black or African American3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Autocad drafter race and ethnicity over time

See how autocad drafter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Autocad drafter race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201080.16%3.15%5.86%8.92%
201180.31%3.39%5.75%8.53%
201279.57%3.19%6.43%8.65%
201379.59%3.51%5.88%9.39%
201479.16%2.93%6.52%9.45%
201579.59%3.49%5.20%9.30%
201679.98%3.22%5.63%9.48%
201778.28%3.32%7.03%8.82%
201877.47%3.09%7.51%9.43%
201977.96%2.92%7.30%8.91%
202070.19%3.35%10.05%10.58%
202172.33%3.09%7.02%11.66%

Autocad drafter wage gap by race

According to our data, black or african american autocad drafters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White autocad drafters have the lowest average salary at $43,014.
$50,000
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
$42,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$44,030
White$43,014
Black or African American$48,253
Asian$46,924
Hispanic or Latino$44,039

Average autocad drafter age

See how the average age of autocad drafters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Autocad drafter age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown42.5
White4646
Black or African American45
Asian46
Hispanic or Latino39

Autocad drafter age breakdown

The average age of autocad drafters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the autocad drafter population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Autocad drafter age breakdown

Autocad Drafter YearsPercentages
40+ years61%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years13%

Autocad drafter educational attainment

The most common degree for autocad drafters is bachelor's degree, with 42% of autocad drafters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 42% and associate degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 42%
  • Associate, 42%
  • Master's, 5%
  • High School Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Autocad drafters by degree level

Autocad drafter degreePercentages
Bachelor's42%
Associate42%
Master's5%
High School Diploma4%
Other Degrees7%

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Autocad drafter wage gap by degree level

According to the data, autocad drafters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,111 annually. With a Associate degree, autocad drafters earn a median annual income of $43,975 compared to $43,194 for autocad drafters with an High School Diploma degree.
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$43,194
Bachelor's Degree$45,111
Some College/ Associate Degree$43,975

Autocad drafter employment statistics

Most autocad drafters work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where autocad drafters work

Below, you can see the size of companies where autocad drafters work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Autocad drafter jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees26%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees20%
> 10,000 employees18%

Autocad drafter jobs by company type

Employees with the autocad drafter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most autocad drafters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Autocad drafter jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public19%
Private76%
Government2%

Autocad drafter jobs by industry

The most common industries for autocad drafters are professional, construction and manufacturing.

Professional

Construction

Manufacturing

Technology

Fortune 500

Autocad drafter turnover and employment statistics

Autocad drafter unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for autocad drafters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Autocad drafter unemployment rate by year

YearAutocad drafter unemployment rate
201013.68%
20119.43%
20127.75%
20135.75%
20145.90%
20153.82%
20164.05%
20173.10%
20183.71%
20191.37%
20205.68%
20215.31%

Average autocad drafter tenure

The average autocad drafter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,928 autocad drafters resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Autocad drafter tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year31%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years4%
11+ years6%

Autocad drafter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of autocad drafters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Land Survey Technician4.94%10,634
Drawing Checker5.61%7,574
Autocad Drafter5.82%-
Process Technician Lead6.29%70,924
Calibration Laboratory Technician8.40%45,783

Similar autocad drafter jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Land Survey Technician4.94%10,634
Drawing Checker5.61%7,574
Process Technician Lead6.29%70,924
Calibration Laboratory Technician8.40%45,783

Foreign languages spoken by autocad drafters

The most common foreign language among autocad drafters is Spanish at 50.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
  • Spanish, 50.5%
  • French, 7.1%
  • Chinese, 4.0%
  • Russian, 4.0%
  • Portuguese, 3.0%
  • Other, 31.4%

Autocad drafter languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish50.5%
French7.1%
Chinese4.0%
Russian4.0%
Portuguese3.0%
Other31.4%

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Autocad drafter location demographics

The amount you can make as an autocad drafter can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of autocad drafters is $47,268. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do autocad drafters earn the most?

Autocad drafters earn the most in Rhode Island, where the average autocad drafter salary is $47,119. The map here shows where autocad drafters earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Autocad Drafters?

By looking through more than 2,928 resumes, we found that the most popular places for autocad drafters are Houston, TX and New York, NY.
Number of Autocad Drafters

Autocad drafter jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Georgia122$38,256
2California85$44,799
3Florida83$41,588
4Texas71$45,885
5Arizona51$40,047
6Pennsylvania49$41,266
7Wisconsin47$44,676
8Oregon30$38,067
9Minnesota28$38,545
10Illinois25$45,244
11Washington24$41,968
12Ohio24$38,582
13Virginia23$40,783
14Tennessee21$42,399
15New York21$45,665
16Maryland20$46,538
17Colorado18$41,072
18Massachusetts18$41,927
19Missouri17$40,052
20North Carolina17$40,450
21New Jersey13$46,538
22Iowa12$38,799
23Alabama12$33,070
24Indiana10$43,010
25South Carolina8$40,702
26Utah8$38,158
27Nevada8$36,868
28New Mexico6$39,435
29Kansas6$37,283
30Nebraska5$38,022
31Oklahoma5$37,319
32Connecticut5$39,298
33Montana4$41,391
34Arkansas4$38,211
35Kentucky3$43,390
36Delaware3$41,913
37Michigan3$37,282
38Idaho3$35,638
39Louisiana3$35,333
40Rhode Island2$47,119
41Mississippi2$35,742
42Maine2$34,110
43North Dakota1$44,282
44District of Columbia1$50,333
45South Dakota1$41,557
46Wyoming1$37,401
47West Virginia0$45,186
48Vermont0$44,260
49Hawaii0$44,083
50New Hampshire0$39,639
51Alaska0$37,367

Where are autocad drafters in high demand?

Autocad drafters are in high demand in Atlanta, GA. There are currently 13 job openings for autocad drafters here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country autocad drafters are in the most demand.
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