Draftsperson vs detail drafter

The differences between draftspeople and detail drafters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a draftsperson, becoming a detail drafter takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a detail drafter has an average salary of $44,472, 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 a detail drafter are shop drawings, layout drawings, and assembly drawings.

Draftsperson vs detail drafter overview

	Draftsperson	Detail Drafter
Yearly salary	$41,751	$44,472
Hourly rate	$20.07	$21.38
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	1,448	5,656
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Associate Degree, 64%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	12	4

Draftsperson vs detail drafter salary

Draftspeople and detail drafters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Draftsperson	Detail Drafter
Average salary	$41,751	$44,472
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $63,000	Between $33,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	Modesto, CA
Highest paying state	New York	California
Best paying company	Basin Electric Power Cooperative	Hendrick Manufacturing
Best paying industry	Technology	Manufacturing

Differences between draftsperson and detail drafter education

There are a few differences between a draftsperson and a detail drafter in terms of educational background:

	Draftsperson	Detail Drafter
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Associate Degree, 64%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Drafting And Design
Most common college	Carnegie Mellon University	LeTourneau University

Draftsperson vs detail drafter demographics

Here are the differences between draftspeople' and detail drafters' demographics:

	Draftsperson	Detail Drafter
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 51.8% Female, 48.2%	Male, 78.8% Female, 21.2%
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, 3.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 73.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between draftsperson and detail drafter 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

Detail drafter example responsibilities.

Create drawings of elevator interiors using SolidWorks
Develop, organize and maintain AutoCAD standards for designers to use resulting in efficient production and time management.
Work perform in PDMS Design/Draft and AutoCAD r.2006.

Draftsperson vs detail drafter skills

Common draftsperson skills

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

Common detail drafter skills

Shop Drawings, 13%
Layout Drawings, 9%
Assembly Drawings, 9%
Construction Drawings, 8%
Installation Drawings, 8%
CNC, 5%