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What is a drawing checker and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a drawing checker. For example, did you know that they make an average of $30.6 an hour? That's $63,658 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -6,700 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDrawing CheckerUS Average
Salary
5.0

Avg. Salary $63,658

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.3

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 5.73%

Black or African American 3.03%

Hispanic or Latino 13.06%

Unknown 4.14%

White 73.89%

Gender

female 21.82%

male 78.18%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
5.3

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.7

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a drawing checker

  1. Explore drawing checker education requirements

    Most common drawing checker degrees

    Associate

    39.3 %

    Bachelor's

    28.6 %

    Diploma

    17.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific drawing checker skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Mechanical Drawings32.55%
    Creo29.28%
    CAD16.52%
    Dimensional Accuracy14.58%
    Asme Y143.77%
  3. Complete relevant drawing checker training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New drawing checkers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a drawing checker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real drawing checker resumes.
  4. Research drawing checker duties and responsibilities

    • Develop custom macros for SolidWorks to automate many redundant processes.
    • Model checking perform utilizing Creo ModelCHECK in accordance with NASA and MSFC modeling standards.
    • Sheet metal & machine part design using Creo.
    • Design linear transducers and print wiring boards for commercial/military aircraft and aerospace applications.
  5. Apply for drawing checker jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a drawing checker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average drawing checker salary

The average drawing checker salary in the United States is $63,658 per year or $31 per hour. Drawing checker salaries range between $43,000 and $94,000 per year.

Average drawing checker salary
$63,658 Yearly
$30.60 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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