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Job outlook for drafting technicians in the United States
Are drafting technician jobs in demand?
Yes, drafting technician jobs are in demand. Drafting technician demand is projected to grow 0% from 2018 to 2028.
Drafting technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of drafting technician jobs and the average drafting technician salary over time.
Drafting technician jobs over time
Drafting technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,481 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,552 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,589 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,642 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,648 | 0.00% |
Average drafting technician salary over time
Drafting technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,318 | $21.79 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $44,757 | $21.52 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | $44,061 | $21.18 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $43,257 | $20.80 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $41,883 | $20.14 | +1.5% |
Drafting technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of drafting technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where drafting technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for drafting technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 103 | 14% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 176 | 13% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 69 | 11% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 625 | 9% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 486 | 9% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 294 | 9% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 83 | 9% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 66 | 9% |
| 9 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 62 | 9% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 781 | 8% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 652 | 8% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 445 | 8% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 400 | 8% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 156 | 8% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 110 | 8% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 867 | 7% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 449 | 7% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 258 | 7% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 226 | 7% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 79 | 7% |
Most common cities for drafting technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason City | 1 | 4% | $43,070 |
| 2 | Oak Ridge | 1 | 3% | $31,508 |
| 3 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $41,403 |
| 4 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $42,406 |
| 5 | Iowa City | 1 | 1% | $42,073 |
| 6 | Livermore | 1 | 1% | $63,591 |
| 7 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $35,259 |
| 8 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $46,681 |
| 9 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $31,509 |
| 10 | Virginia Beach | 1 | 0% | $40,877 |