Draftsperson demographics and statistics in the US
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Draftsperson demographics by:
Draftsperson gender statistics
48.2% of draftspeople are women and 51.8% of draftspeople are men.
- Male, 51.8%
- Female, 48.2%
Draftsperson gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.8% |
| Female | 48.2% |
Draftsperson gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,610
Female income
$44,297
Draftsperson gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in draftsperson positions over time. Currently, 48.2% of draftspeople are female.
Draftsperson gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.71% | 47.29% |
| 2011 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2012 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2013 | 53.39% | 46.61% |
| 2014 | 48.87% | 51.13% |
| 2015 | 55.85% | 44.15% |
| 2016 | 54.82% | 45.18% |
| 2017 | 51.24% | 48.76% |
| 2018 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2019 | 52.32% | 47.68% |
| 2020 | 53.85% | 46.15% |
| 2021 | 51.77% | 48.23% |
Draftsperson related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Draftsperson | 52% | 48% |
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Draftsperson demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among draftspeople is White, which makes up 72.3% of all draftspeople. Comparatively, 11.7% of draftspeople are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of draftspeople 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%
Draftsperson race
| Draftsperson 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% |
Draftsperson race and ethnicity over time
See how draftsperson racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Draftsperson 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% |
Draftsperson wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american draftspeople have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White draftspeople have the lowest average salary at $43,284.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,814 |
| White | $43,284 |
| Black or African American | $51,354 |
| Asian | $49,264 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,827 |
Average draftsperson age
See how the average age of draftspeople varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Draftsperson 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 |
Draftsperson age breakdown
The average age of draftspeople is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the draftsperson population.
Draftsperson age breakdown
| Draftsperson Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Draftsperson educational attainment
The most common degree for draftspeople is bachelor's degree, with 45% of draftspeople earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 38%
- Diploma, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Draftspeople by degree level
| Draftsperson degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 38% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Draftsperson wage gap by degree level
According to the data, draftspeople with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,459 annually. With a Associate degree, draftspeople earn a median annual income of $44,730 compared to $43,554 for draftspeople with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,554 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,459 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,730 |
Draftsperson employment statistics
Most draftspeople work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where draftspeople work
Below, you can see the size of companies where draftspeople work.
Draftsperson jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Draftsperson jobs by company type
Employees with the draftsperson job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most draftspeople prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Draftsperson jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 7% |
Draftsperson jobs by industry
The most common industries for draftspeople are professional, manufacturing and construction.
Draftsperson industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Draftsperson turnover and employment statistics
Draftsperson unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for draftspeople between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Draftsperson unemployment rate by year
| Year | Draftsperson 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 draftsperson tenure
The average draftsperson stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,784 draftspeople resumes in Zippia's database.
Draftsperson tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Draftsperson LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of draftspeople 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Rod Helper | 4.94% | 15,328 |
| Automotive Design Drafter | 5.61% | 70,774 |
| Draftsperson | 5.82% | - |
| Electromechanical Technician | 6.29% | 71,211 |
| Lead Instrument Technician | 8.40% | 33,847 |
Similar draftsperson jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveyor Rod Helper | 4.94% | 15,328 |
| Automotive Design Drafter | 5.61% | 70,774 |
| Electromechanical Technician | 6.29% | 71,211 |
| Lead Instrument Technician | 8.40% | 33,847 |
Foreign languages spoken by draftspeople
The most common foreign language among draftspeople is Spanish at 53.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 53.1%
- German, 12.5%
- French, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Other, 18.7%
Draftsperson languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.1% |
| German | 12.5% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Other | 18.7% |
