Mechanical draftsman demographics and statistics in the US
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Mechanical draftsman gender statistics
5.9% of mechanical draftsmen are women and 94.1% of mechanical draftsmen are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Mechanical draftsman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Mechanical draftsman gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,463
Female income
$40,092
Mechanical draftsman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mechanical draftsman positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of mechanical draftsmen are female.
Mechanical draftsman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.31% | 6.69% |
| 2011 | 94.37% | 5.63% |
| 2012 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2013 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2014 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2015 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2016 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2017 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2018 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2020 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2021 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
Mechanical draftsman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Draftsman | 94% | 6% |
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Mechanical draftsman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mechanical draftsmen is White, which makes up 73.9% of all mechanical draftsmen. Comparatively, 13.1% of mechanical draftsmen are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of mechanical draftsmen are Asian.
- White, 73.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Mechanical draftsman race
| Mechanical draftsman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Mechanical draftsman race and ethnicity over time
See how mechanical draftsman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mechanical draftsman 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 | 78.09% | 2.46% | 6.26% | 11.70% |
| 2019 | 78.34% | 2.79% | 5.97% | 10.27% |
| 2020 | 76.10% | 2.69% | 5.88% | 10.76% |
| 2021 | 73.89% | 3.03% | 5.73% | 13.06% |
Mechanical draftsman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mechanical draftsmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mechanical draftsmen have the lowest average salary at $41,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,022 |
| White | $41,962 |
| Black or African American | $41,437 |
| Asian | $43,167 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,751 |
Average mechanical draftsman age
See how the average age of mechanical draftsmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mechanical draftsman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | |
| Asian | 52.5 | 57.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 39 |
Mechanical draftsman age breakdown
The average age of mechanical draftsmen is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the mechanical draftsman population.
Mechanical draftsman age breakdown
| Mechanical Draftsman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Mechanical draftsman educational attainment
The most common degree for mechanical draftsmen is associate degree, with 54% of mechanical draftsmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 54%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Diploma, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Mechanical draftsmen by degree level
| Mechanical draftsman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Mechanical draftsman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mechanical draftsmen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,586 annually. With a Associate degree, mechanical draftsmen earn a median annual income of $41,678 compared to $40,902 for mechanical draftsmen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,902 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,586 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,678 |
Mechanical draftsman employment statistics
Most mechanical draftsmen work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where mechanical draftsmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mechanical draftsmen work.
Mechanical draftsman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Mechanical draftsman jobs by company type
Employees with the mechanical draftsman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mechanical draftsmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mechanical draftsman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Mechanical draftsman jobs by industry
The most common industries for mechanical draftsmen are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Mechanical draftsman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Mechanical draftsman turnover and employment statistics
Mechanical draftsman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mechanical draftsmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mechanical draftsman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mechanical draftsman 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 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.12% |
| 2021 | 5.75% |
Average mechanical draftsman tenure
The average mechanical draftsman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 778 mechanical draftsmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Mechanical draftsman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Mechanical draftsman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mechanical draftsmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Stake Runner | 4.94% | 77,263 |
| Mechanical Draftsman | 5.61% | - |
| Castings Drafter | 5.82% | 2,102 |
| Design Technician | 6.29% | 48,394 |
| Surfacing Technician | 8.40% | 39,793 |
Similar mechanical draftsman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying Crew Stake Runner | 4.94% | 77,263 |
| Castings Drafter | 5.82% | 2,102 |
| Design Technician | 6.29% | 48,394 |
| Surfacing Technician | 8.40% | 39,793 |
Foreign languages spoken by mechanical draftsmen
The most common foreign language among mechanical draftsmen is Spanish at 47.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.8% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 47.4%
- German, 15.8%
- Carrier, 10.5%
- Lakota, 5.3%
- Venetian, 5.3%
- Other, 15.7%
Mechanical draftsman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| German | 15.8% |
| Carrier | 10.5% |
| Lakota | 5.3% |
| Venetian | 5.3% |
| Other | 15.7% |
