Drafting internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Drafting internship demographics by:
Drafting internship gender statistics
26.8% of drafting interns are women and 73.2% of drafting interns are men.
- Male, 73.2%
- Female, 26.8%
Drafting internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.2% |
| Female | 26.8% |
Drafting internship gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,098
Female income
$44,293
Drafting internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drafting internship positions over time. Currently, 26.8% of drafting interns are female.
Drafting internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.93% | 26.07% |
| 2011 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2012 | 74.20% | 25.80% |
| 2013 | 74.46% | 25.54% |
| 2014 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
| 2015 | 76.30% | 23.70% |
| 2016 | 75.53% | 24.47% |
| 2017 | 72.78% | 27.22% |
| 2018 | 72.95% | 27.05% |
| 2019 | 73.63% | 26.37% |
| 2020 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2021 | 73.20% | 26.80% |
Drafting internship related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting Internship | 73% | 27% |
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Drafting internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drafting interns is White, which makes up 72.3% of all drafting interns. Comparatively, 11.7% of drafting interns are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of drafting interns 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%
Drafting internship race
| Drafting internship 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% |
Drafting internship race and ethnicity over time
See how drafting internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drafting internship 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% |
Drafting internship wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american drafting interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White drafting interns have the lowest average salary at $43,497.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,699 |
| White | $43,497 |
| Black or African American | $49,741 |
| Asian | $48,145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,709 |
Average drafting internship age
See how the average age of drafting interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drafting internship 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 |
Drafting internship age breakdown
The average age of drafting interns is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the drafting internship population.
Drafting internship age breakdown
| Drafting Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Drafting internship educational attainment
The most common degree for drafting interns is associate degree, with 44% of drafting interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 42% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Drafting interns by degree level
| Drafting internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Drafting internship wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drafting interns with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,981 annually. With a Associate degree, drafting interns earn a median annual income of $44,633 compared to $43,710 for drafting interns with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,710 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,981 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,633 |
Drafting internship employment statistics
Most drafting interns work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where drafting interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drafting interns work.
Drafting internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Drafting internship jobs by company type
Employees with the drafting internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drafting interns prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drafting internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 5% |
Drafting internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for drafting interns are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Drafting internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Drafting internship turnover and employment statistics
Drafting internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drafting interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drafting internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drafting internship 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 drafting internship tenure
The average drafting internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,143 drafting interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Drafting internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 67% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Drafting internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drafting interns 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 |
| Tool Design Drafter | 5.61% | 45,672 |
| Drafting Internship | 5.82% | - |
| Structural Engineering Technician | 6.29% | 66,781 |
| Calibration Specialist | 8.40% | 17,472 |
Similar drafting internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Topographic Computator | 4.94% | 14,927 |
| Tool Design Drafter | 5.61% | 45,672 |
| Structural Engineering Technician | 6.29% | 66,781 |
| Calibration Specialist | 8.40% | 17,472 |
Foreign languages spoken by drafting interns
The most common foreign language among drafting interns is Spanish at 42.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 42.2%
- French, 18.8%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Arabic, 4.7%
- Other, 21.7%
Drafting internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.2% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 4.7% |
| Other | 21.7% |
