Draftsperson vs autocad operator

The differences between draftspeople and autocad operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a draftsperson and an autocad operator. Additionally, an autocad operator has an average salary of $44,278, which is higher than the $41,751 average annual salary of a draftsperson.

The top three skills for a draftsperson include revit, auto cad and construction drawings. The most important skills for an autocad operator are shop drawings, plumbing, and HVAC.

Draftsperson vs autocad operator overview

	Draftsperson	Autocad Operator
Yearly salary	$41,751	$44,278
Hourly rate	$20.07	$21.29
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	1,448	27,082
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	12	12

Draftsperson vs autocad operator salary

Draftspeople and autocad operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Draftsperson	Autocad Operator
Average salary	$41,751	$44,278
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $63,000	Between $31,000 And $62,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Basin Electric Power Cooperative	-
Best paying industry	Technology	-

Differences between draftsperson and autocad operator education

There are a few differences between a draftsperson and an autocad operator in terms of educational background:

	Draftsperson	Autocad Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Drafting And Design
Most common college	Carnegie Mellon University	Carnegie Mellon University

Draftsperson vs autocad operator demographics

Here are the differences between draftspeople' and autocad operators' demographics:

	Draftsperson	Autocad Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 51.8% Female, 48.2%	Male, 77.2% Female, 22.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 3.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between draftsperson and autocad operator duties and responsibilities

Draftsperson example responsibilities.

sketch 2D models , 3D models, manage drawing files etc .....
Manage the technical coordination between the structural and MEP engineers along with incorporating any owner relate changes in project scope.
Assist with updating architectural drawings, HVAC drawings, electrical drawings and contractor's 'as-built' drawings on an as-need basis.
Produce complex 3D models and 2D production drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD R14.
Prepare detail 3D drawings using Revit and other coordination software (Navisworks, Revizto) of HVAC mechanical piping systems.
Create TWD files for CNC output

Autocad operator example responsibilities.

Manage Autodesk accounts and train drafters and field crews as well.
Incorporate HVAC construction drawings into coordination drawings
Provide Revit MEP training for employees.
Download data points to GIS software.
Assist with setting up Revit projects.
Expose to CNC machining and assist in programming them.

Draftsperson vs autocad operator skills

Common draftsperson skills

Revit, 17%
Auto CAD, 9%
Construction Drawings, 8%
Solidworks, 7%
Shop Drawings, 4%
HVAC, 4%

Common autocad operator skills

Shop Drawings, 10%
Plumbing, 8%
HVAC, 7%
Auto CAD, 7%
CNC, 6%
As-Built Drawings, 6%