Detail drafter demographics and statistics in the US
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Detail drafter gender statistics
21.2% of detail drafters are women and 78.8% of detail drafters are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Detail drafter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Detail drafter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,745
Female income
$43,252
Detail drafter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in detail drafter positions over time. Currently, 21.2% of detail drafters are female.
Detail drafter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.64% | 23.36% |
| 2011 | 79.76% | 20.24% |
| 2012 | 76.89% | 23.11% |
| 2013 | 77.13% | 22.87% |
| 2014 | 73.78% | 26.22% |
| 2015 | 78.83% | 21.17% |
| 2016 | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 2017 | 75.57% | 24.43% |
| 2018 | 77.80% | 22.20% |
| 2019 | 77.57% | 22.43% |
| 2020 | 79.99% | 20.01% |
| 2021 | 78.82% | 21.18% |
Detail drafter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Detail Drafter | 79% | 21% |
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Detail drafter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among detail drafters is White, which makes up 73.9% of all detail drafters. Comparatively, 13.1% of detail drafters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of detail drafters are Asian.
- White, 73.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Detail drafter race
| Detail drafter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Detail drafter race and ethnicity over time
See how detail drafter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Detail 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 | 78.09% | 2.46% | 6.26% | 11.70% |
| 2019 | 78.34% | 2.79% | 5.97% | 10.27% |
| 2020 | 76.10% | 2.69% | 5.88% | 10.76% |
| 2021 | 73.89% | 3.03% | 5.73% | 13.06% |
Detail drafter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,579 |
| White | $46,002 |
| Black or African American | $45,225 |
| Asian | $47,797 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,175 |
Average detail drafter age
See how the average age of detail drafters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Detail drafter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 52.5 | 57.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 39 |
Detail drafter age breakdown
The average age of detail drafters is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the detail drafter population.
Detail drafter age breakdown
| Detail Drafter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Detail drafter educational attainment
- Associate, 64%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Detail drafters by degree level
| Detail drafter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 64% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Detail drafter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,437 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,929 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,581 |
Detail drafter employment statistics
Most detail drafters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where detail drafters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where detail drafters work.
Detail drafter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Detail drafter jobs by company type
Employees with the detail drafter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most detail drafters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Detail drafter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 1% |
Detail drafter jobs by industry
The most common industries for detail drafters are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Detail drafter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Detail drafter turnover and employment statistics
Detail drafter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for detail drafters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detail drafter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Detail 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 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.12% |
| 2021 | 5.75% |
Average detail drafter tenure
The average detail drafter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 705 detail drafters resumes in Zippia's database.
Detail drafter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Detail drafter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of detail 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Surveying Technician | 4.94% | 10,369 |
| Detail Drafter | 5.61% | - |
| Architectural Drafter | 5.82% | 7,139 |
| Process Development Technician | 6.29% | 82,499 |
| Critical Systems Technician | 8.40% | 69,048 |
Similar detail drafter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Surveying Technician | 4.94% | 10,369 |
| Architectural Drafter | 5.82% | 7,139 |
| Process Development Technician | 6.29% | 82,499 |
| Critical Systems Technician | 8.40% | 69,048 |
Foreign languages spoken by detail drafters
The most common foreign language among detail drafters is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Polish is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Polish, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
Detail drafter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Polish | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
