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Job outlook for drafting interns in the United States
Are drafting internship jobs in demand?
Drafting internship job and salary trends over time
Drafting internship jobs over time
Drafting internship job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,054 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,011 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,003 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,979 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,945 | 0.00% |
Average drafting internship salary over time
Drafting internship salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,284 | $20.33 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $41,431 | $19.92 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $40,386 | $19.42 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $38,879 | $18.69 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $37,974 | $18.26 | +1.8% |
Drafting internship jobs by state
Most common states for drafting interns
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 298 | 3% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 18 | 3% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 102 | 2% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 101 | 2% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 66 | 2% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 12 | 2% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 257 | 1% |
| 8 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 162 | 1% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 94 | 1% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 83 | 1% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 81 | 1% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 72 | 1% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 68 | 1% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 57 | 1% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 50 | 1% |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 48 | 1% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 39 | 1% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for drafting interns
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakewood | 1 | 1% | $38,833 |
Drafting Internship job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of drafting internship experts
University of Arizona
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Drafting Internship job market given the pandemic?
Teresa Rosano: We've found that the residential market is active, largely because people are spending more time in their homes and using them differently. Re-thinking the assumption that everyone goes to an office five days a week is likely to open possibilities for geographic flexibility.
What Drafting Internship skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Teresa Rosano: Learning software is always a good option, and there are often less expensive community college or on-line tutorials to support that. Or taking one or more transferable community college general education classes to lighten the load in subsequent semesters (make sure they transfer though!)
What general advice would you give to a Drafting Internship?
Teresa Rosano: Try to obtain a wide variety of experiences so you have exposure to many aspects of the profession.