Building drafter demographics and statistics in the US
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Building drafter gender statistics
4.3% of building drafters are women and 95.7% of building drafters are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Building drafter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Building drafter gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,587
Female income
$56,796
Building drafter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building drafter positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of building drafters are female.
Building drafter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2011 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2014 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2015 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2016 | 96.13% | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2018 | 95.60% | 4.40% |
| 2019 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2020 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
Building drafter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Building Drafter | 96% | 4% |
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Building drafter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building drafters is White, which makes up 72.3% of all building drafters. Comparatively, 11.7% of building drafters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of building 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%
Building drafter race
| Building 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% |
Building drafter race and ethnicity over time
See how building drafter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building 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% |
Building drafter wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american building drafters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White building drafters have the lowest average salary at $55,572.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,421 |
| White | $55,572 |
| Black or African American | $65,287 |
| Asian | $62,780 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,438 |
Average building drafter age
See how the average age of building drafters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building 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 |
Building drafter age breakdown
The average age of building drafters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the building drafter population.
Building drafter age breakdown
| Building Drafter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Building drafter educational attainment
The most common degree for building drafters is associate degree, with 33% of building drafters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Building drafters by degree level
| Building drafter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Building drafter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building drafters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,406 annually. With a Associate degree, building drafters earn a median annual income of $57,320 compared to $55,899 for building drafters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,899 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,406 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,320 |
Building drafter turnover and employment statistics
Building drafter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building drafters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building drafter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building 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 building drafter tenure
The average building drafter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 building drafters resumes in Zippia's database.
Building drafter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Building drafter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Stake Runner | 4.94% | 77,263 |
| Auto Design Detailer | 5.61% | 46,207 |
| Building Drafter | 5.82% | - |
| Optical Manufacturing Technician | 6.29% | 30,772 |
| Metrology Technician | 8.40% | 28,301 |
Similar building drafter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Stake Runner | 4.94% | 77,263 |
| Auto Design Detailer | 5.61% | 46,207 |
| Optical Manufacturing Technician | 6.29% | 30,772 |
| Metrology Technician | 8.40% | 28,301 |
Foreign languages spoken by building drafters
- Chinese, 100.0%
Building drafter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 100.0% |