Drafting engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Drafting engineer gender statistics
22.0% of drafting engineers are women and 78.0% of drafting engineers are men.
- Male, 78.0%
- Female, 22.0%
Drafting engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.0% |
| Female | 22.0% |
Drafting engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,941
Female income
$49,235
Drafting engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drafting engineer positions over time. Currently, 22.0% of drafting engineers are female.
Drafting engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.79% | 24.21% |
| 2011 | 78.99% | 21.01% |
| 2012 | 76.04% | 23.96% |
| 2013 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2014 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
| 2015 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
| 2016 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2017 | 74.69% | 25.31% |
| 2018 | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 2019 | 76.74% | 23.26% |
| 2020 | 79.23% | 20.77% |
| 2021 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
Drafting engineer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting Engineer | 78% | 22% |
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Drafting engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drafting engineers is White, which makes up 73.9% of all drafting engineers. Comparatively, 13.1% of drafting engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of drafting engineers 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%
Drafting engineer race
| Drafting engineer 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% |
Drafting engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how drafting engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drafting engineer 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% |
Drafting engineer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,074 |
| White | $52,935 |
| Black or African American | $51,885 |
| Asian | $55,371 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,525 |
Average drafting engineer age
See how the average age of drafting engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drafting engineer 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 |
Drafting engineer age breakdown
The average age of drafting engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the drafting engineer population.
Drafting engineer age breakdown
| Drafting Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Drafting engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for drafting engineers is associate degree, with 45% of drafting engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 39% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Drafting engineers by degree level
| Drafting engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Drafting engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,824 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,191 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,366 |
Drafting engineer employment statistics
Most drafting engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where drafting engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drafting engineers work.
Drafting engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Drafting engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the drafting engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drafting engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drafting engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 4% |
Drafting engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for drafting engineers are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Drafting engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Drafting engineer turnover and employment statistics
Drafting engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drafting engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drafting engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drafting engineer 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 drafting engineer tenure
The average drafting engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 879 drafting engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drafting engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Drafting engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drafting engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Map Technician | 4.94% | 31,550 |
| Drafting Engineer | 5.61% | - |
| Senior Architectural Designer | 5.82% | 53,724 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 6.29% | 75,756 |
| Optoelectronic Technician | 8.40% | 13,256 |
Similar drafting engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Map Technician | 4.94% | 31,550 |
| Senior Architectural Designer | 5.82% | 53,724 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | 6.29% | 75,756 |
| Optoelectronic Technician | 8.40% | 13,256 |
Foreign languages spoken by drafting engineers
The most common foreign language among drafting engineers is Spanish at 69.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 69.6%
- French, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 8.8%
Drafting engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.6% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 8.8% |
