Computer drafter vs contract-drafter

The differences between computer drafters and contract-drafters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a computer drafter and a contract-drafter. Additionally, a contract-drafter has an average salary of $45,330, which is higher than the $43,522 average annual salary of a computer drafter.

The top three skills for a computer drafter include cadd, auto-cad and computer drawings. The most important skills for a contract-drafter are autocad, solidworks, and auto-cad.

Computer drafter vs contract-drafter overview

	Computer Drafter	Contract-Drafter
Yearly salary	$43,522	$45,330
Hourly rate	$20.92	$21.79
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	15,242	10,033
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 49%	Associate Degree, 52%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	12	12

Computer drafter vs contract-drafter salary

Computer drafters and contract-drafters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Computer Drafter	Contract-Drafter
Average salary	$43,522	$45,330
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $60,000	Between $33,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between computer drafter and contract-drafter education

There are a few differences between a computer drafter and a contract-drafter in terms of educational background:

	Computer Drafter	Contract-Drafter
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 49%	Associate Degree, 52%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Drafting And Design
Most common college	Carnegie Mellon University	Carnegie Mellon University

Computer drafter vs contract-drafter demographics

Here are the differences between computer drafters' and contract-drafters' demographics:

	Computer Drafter	Contract-Drafter
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 68.8% Female, 31.2%	Male, 73.4% Female, 26.6%
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 computer drafter and contract-drafter duties and responsibilities

Computer drafter example responsibilities.

Manage the design history of 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings using PDM software.
Render complete assemblies of conveyor systems to customer's specifications using SolidWorks.
Purchase and coordinate specific project materials such as custom metal roofing and custom windows for over-seas contractors.
Work perform in PDMS Design/Draft and AutoCAD r.2006.

Contract-drafter example responsibilities.

Manage the design history of 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings using PDM software.
Produce HVAC and plumbing drawings in AutoCADD MEP, complete mark ups, and create designs from rough sketches.
Develop elevations with horizontal and vertical section detail drawings.
Create detailed drawings of parts for manufacture with BOMs.
Create detailed drawings of parts for manufacture with BOMs, including sheet metal and plastic molding.
Experience with Intralink and PDM.

Computer drafter vs contract-drafter skills

Common computer drafter skills

Cadd, 45%
Auto-Cad, 14%
Computer Drawings, 11%
Shop Drawings, 8%
CNC, 7%
As-Built Drawings, 6%

Common contract-drafter skills

Autocad, 34%
Solidworks, 13%
Auto-Cad, 11%
R, 6%
Revit, 6%
Creo, 6%