Mapping supervisor vs map drafter

The differences between mapping supervisors and map drafters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mapping supervisor has an average salary of $71,139, which is higher than the $54,764 average annual salary of a map drafter.

The top three skills for a mapping supervisor include CAD, autocad and GPS. The most important skills for a map drafter are CAD, GIS, and .

Mapping supervisor vs map drafter overview

	Mapping Supervisor	Map Drafter
Yearly salary	$71,139	$54,764
Hourly rate	$34.20	$26.33
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	890	2,144
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Associate Degree, 52%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Mapping supervisor vs map drafter salary

Mapping supervisors and map drafters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mapping Supervisor	Map Drafter
Average salary	$71,139	$54,764
Salary range	Between $45,000 And $110,000	Between $39,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between mapping supervisor and map drafter education

There are a few differences between a mapping supervisor and a map drafter in terms of educational background:

	Mapping Supervisor	Map Drafter
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Associate Degree, 52%
Most common major	Business	Drafting And Design
Most common college	Stanford University	Carnegie Mellon University

Mapping supervisor vs map drafter demographics

Here are the differences between mapping supervisors' and map drafters' demographics:

	Mapping Supervisor	Map Drafter
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 69.6% Female, 30.4%	Male, 76.7% Female, 23.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 2.9% White, 78.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 3.3% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Asian, 2.9% White, 78.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between mapping supervisor and map drafter duties and responsibilities

Mapping supervisor example responsibilities.

Generate GIS database updates manually and manage automated unix-base system to apply records to client database.
Generate GIS database updates manually and manage automated unix-base system to apply records to client database.
Compile and edit design scale digital photogrammetric maps.

Map drafter example responsibilities.

Work with GLO surveys, quad maps and aerial imagery.
Complete dimensional documentation, BOM, structural frame welding and assembly documentation.
Input bearings and points using LDD software.

Mapping supervisor vs map drafter skills

Common mapping supervisor skills

CAD, 49%
Autocad, 36%
GPS, 15%

Common map drafter skills

CAD, 77%
GIS, 23%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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