Civil drafter demographics and statistics in the US
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Civil drafter gender statistics
24.6% of civil drafters are women and 75.4% of civil drafters are men.
- Male, 75.4%
- Female, 24.6%
Civil drafter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.4% |
| Female | 24.6% |
Civil drafter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,347
Female income
$52,131
Civil drafter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in civil drafter positions over time. Currently, 24.6% of civil drafters are female.
Civil drafter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.10% | 23.90% |
| 2011 | 79.28% | 20.72% |
| 2012 | 76.36% | 23.64% |
| 2013 | 76.60% | 23.40% |
| 2014 | 73.20% | 26.80% |
| 2015 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
| 2016 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2017 | 75.02% | 24.98% |
| 2018 | 75.18% | 24.82% |
| 2019 | 75.82% | 24.18% |
| 2020 | 76.92% | 23.08% |
| 2021 | 75.41% | 24.59% |
Civil drafter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Drafter | 75% | 25% |
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Civil drafter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among civil drafters is White, which makes up 72.3% of all civil drafters. Comparatively, 11.7% of civil drafters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of civil 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%
Civil drafter race
| Civil 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% |
Civil drafter race and ethnicity over time
See how civil drafter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Civil 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% |
Civil drafter wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american civil drafters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White civil drafters have the lowest average salary at $51,490.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,698 |
| White | $51,490 |
| Black or African American | $55,343 |
| Asian | $54,698 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,602 |
Average civil drafter age
See how the average age of civil drafters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Civil 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 |
Civil drafter age breakdown
The average age of civil drafters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the civil drafter population.
Civil drafter age breakdown
| Civil Drafter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Civil drafter educational attainment
The most common degree for civil drafters is associate degree, with 65% of civil drafters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 65%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Civil drafters by degree level
| Civil drafter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 65% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Civil drafter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, civil drafters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,633 annually. With a Associate degree, civil drafters earn a median annual income of $52,630 compared to $51,882 for civil drafters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,882 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,633 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,630 |
Civil drafter employment statistics
Most civil drafters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where civil drafters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where civil drafters work.
Civil drafter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Civil drafter jobs by company type
Employees with the civil drafter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most civil drafters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Civil drafter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 6% |
Civil drafter jobs by industry
The most common industries for civil drafters are professional, construction and manufacturing.
Civil drafter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 38% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Civil drafter turnover and employment statistics
Civil drafter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for civil drafters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Civil drafter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Civil 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 civil drafter tenure
The average civil drafter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 577 civil drafters resumes in Zippia's database.
Civil drafter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Civil drafter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of civil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Topographic Computator | 4.94% | 14,927 |
| Senior Design Drafter | 5.61% | 37,776 |
| Civil Drafter | 5.82% | - |
| Senior Process Engineering Technician | 6.29% | 85,179 |
| Optoelectronic Technician | 8.40% | 13,256 |
Similar civil drafter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Topographic Computator | 4.94% | 14,927 |
| Senior Design Drafter | 5.61% | 37,776 |
| Senior Process Engineering Technician | 6.29% | 85,179 |
| Optoelectronic Technician | 8.40% | 13,256 |
Foreign languages spoken by civil drafters
The most common foreign language among civil drafters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Civil drafter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |
