Civil draftsman demographics and statistics in the US
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Civil draftsman gender statistics
7.0% of civil draftsmen are women and 93.0% of civil draftsmen are men.
- Male, 93.0%
- Female, 7.0%
Civil draftsman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.0% |
| Female | 7.0% |
Civil draftsman gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,351
Female income
$56,773
Civil draftsman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in civil draftsman positions over time. Currently, 7.0% of civil draftsmen are female.
Civil draftsman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.22% | 6.78% |
| 2011 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 93.31% | 6.69% |
| 2013 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2014 | 92.19% | 7.81% |
| 2015 | 93.98% | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2017 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2018 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2019 | 93.12% | 6.88% |
| 2020 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2021 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
Civil draftsman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Draftsman | 93% | 7% |
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Civil draftsman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among civil draftsmen is White, which makes up 72.3% of all civil draftsmen. Comparatively, 11.7% of civil draftsmen are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of civil draftsmen 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 draftsman race
| Civil draftsman 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 draftsman race and ethnicity over time
See how civil draftsman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Civil draftsman 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 draftsman wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,508 |
| White | $55,945 |
| Black or African American | $60,953 |
| Asian | $60,111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,383 |
Average civil draftsman age
See how the average age of civil draftsmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Civil draftsman 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 draftsman age breakdown
The average age of civil draftsmen is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the civil draftsman population.
Civil draftsman age breakdown
| Civil Draftsman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Civil draftsman educational attainment
The most common degree for civil draftsmen is associate degree, with 55% of civil draftsmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 55%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Civil draftsmen by degree level
| Civil draftsman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Civil draftsman wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,452 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,722 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,420 |
Civil draftsman employment statistics
Most civil draftsmen work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where civil draftsmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where civil draftsmen work.
Civil draftsman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Civil draftsman jobs by company type
Employees with the civil draftsman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most civil draftsmen prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Civil draftsman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 8% |
Civil draftsman jobs by industry
The most common industries for civil draftsmen are professional, construction and government.
Civil draftsman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 38% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Civil draftsman turnover and employment statistics
Civil draftsman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for civil draftsmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Civil draftsman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Civil draftsman 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 draftsman tenure
The average civil draftsman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 368 civil draftsmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Civil draftsman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Civil draftsman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of civil draftsmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Survey Worker | 4.94% | 21,699 |
| Mechanical Design Drafter | 5.61% | 54,189 |
| Civil Draftsman | 5.82% | - |
| Mechanical Technician | 6.29% | 106,997 |
| Electronics Engineering Technician | 8.40% | 73,798 |
Similar civil draftsman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Survey Worker | 4.94% | 21,699 |
| Mechanical Design Drafter | 5.61% | 54,189 |
| Mechanical Technician | 6.29% | 106,997 |
| Electronics Engineering Technician | 8.40% | 73,798 |
Foreign languages spoken by civil draftsmen
The most common foreign language among civil draftsmen is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 20.0% and Cornish is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Urdu, 20.0%
- Cornish, 20.0%
Civil draftsman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Urdu | 20.0% |
| Cornish | 20.0% |
