Drafting technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Drafting technician gender statistics
23.6% of drafting technicians are women and 76.4% of drafting technicians are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Drafting technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Drafting technician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,461
Female income
$40,750
Drafting technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drafting technician positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of drafting technicians are female.
Drafting technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.37% | 19.63% |
| 2011 | 79.99% | 20.01% |
| 2012 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
| 2013 | 78.50% | 21.50% |
| 2014 | 79.96% | 20.04% |
| 2015 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2016 | 79.85% | 20.15% |
| 2017 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2018 | 77.79% | 22.21% |
| 2019 | 76.27% | 23.73% |
| 2020 | 77.84% | 22.16% |
| 2021 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
Drafting technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting Technician | 76% | 24% |
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Drafting technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drafting technicians is White, which makes up 61.2% of all drafting technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of drafting technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of drafting technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Drafting technician race
| Drafting technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Drafting technician race and ethnicity over time
See how drafting technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drafting technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.44% | 9.54% | 7.24% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 66.90% | 9.65% | 7.93% | 13.09% |
| 2012 | 65.92% | 10.06% | 8.26% | 13.23% |
| 2013 | 65.13% | 10.33% | 7.42% | 13.74% |
| 2014 | 66.32% | 9.17% | 7.73% | 13.92% |
| 2015 | 65.91% | 9.46% | 7.09% | 14.50% |
| 2016 | 64.70% | 9.87% | 7.58% | 14.85% |
| 2017 | 64.50% | 9.74% | 7.80% | 14.70% |
| 2018 | 64.48% | 8.89% | 7.75% | 15.90% |
| 2019 | 64.93% | 8.62% | 7.65% | 16.01% |
| 2020 | 62.87% | 7.97% | 7.93% | 15.97% |
| 2021 | 61.21% | 9.32% | 7.52% | 16.41% |
Drafting technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drafting technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drafting technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,076.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,731 |
| White | $46,770 |
| Black or African American | $45,076 |
| Asian | $47,988 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,793 |
Average drafting technician age
See how the average age of drafting technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Drafting technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Drafting technician age breakdown
The average age of drafting technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the drafting technician population.
Drafting technician age breakdown
| Drafting Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Drafting technician educational attainment
The most common degree for drafting technicians is associate degree, with 51% of drafting technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Associate, 51%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Drafting technicians by degree level
| Drafting technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Drafting technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drafting technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,514 annually. With a Associate degree, drafting technicians earn a median annual income of $48,144 compared to $47,365 for drafting technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,514 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,026 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,365 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,144 |
Drafting technician employment statistics
Most drafting technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where drafting technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drafting technicians work.
Drafting technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Drafting technician jobs by company type
Employees with the drafting technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drafting technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drafting technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 7% |
Drafting technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for drafting technicians are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Drafting technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Drafting technician turnover and employment statistics
Drafting technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drafting technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drafting technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drafting technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average drafting technician tenure
The average drafting technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,846 drafting technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Drafting technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Drafting technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drafting technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photogrammetric Stereo Compiler | 4.94% | 246 |
| Die Designer | 5.61% | 45,135 |
| Civil Draftsman | 5.82% | 7,145 |
| Drafting Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Manufacturing Test Technician | 8.40% | 56,952 |
Similar drafting technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Photogrammetric Stereo Compiler | 4.94% | 246 |
| Die Designer | 5.61% | 45,135 |
| Civil Draftsman | 5.82% | 7,145 |
| Manufacturing Test Technician | 8.40% | 56,952 |
Foreign languages spoken by drafting technicians
The most common foreign language among drafting technicians is Spanish at 71.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.5% and French is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 71.0%
- German, 6.5%
- French, 6.5%
- Russian, 6.5%
- Ukrainian, 3.2%
- Other, 6.3%
Drafting technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.0% |
| German | 6.5% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Russian | 6.5% |
| Ukrainian | 3.2% |
| Other | 6.3% |
