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Senior design drafter demographics and statistics in the US

Senior design drafter demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior design drafter demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior design drafter estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior design drafters after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 14,732 senior design drafters currently employed in the United States.
  • 17.5% of all senior design drafters are women, while 82.5% are men.
  • The average senior design drafter age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior design drafters is White (73.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.1%), Asian (5.7%) and Unknown (4.1%).
  • In 2022, women earned 90% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all senior design drafters are LGBT.
  • Senior design drafters are 69% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Senior design drafter gender statistics

17.5% of senior design drafters are women and 82.5% of senior design drafters are men.
  • Male, 82.5%
  • Female, 17.5%

Senior design drafter gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male82.5%
Female17.5%

Senior design drafter gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$53,922
female-income
Female income
$48,429

Senior design drafter gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior design drafter positions over time. Currently, 17.5% of senior design drafters are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior design drafter gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201080.63%19.37%
201183.33%16.67%
201280.85%19.15%
201381.06%18.94%
201478.12%21.88%
201582.53%17.47%
201681.92%18.08%
201779.69%20.31%
201881.64%18.36%
201981.44%18.56%
202083.53%16.47%
202182.52%17.48%

Senior design drafter related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Senior Design Drafter83%17%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Senior design drafter demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior design drafters is White, which makes up 73.9% of all senior design drafters. Comparatively, 13.1% of senior design drafters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of senior design drafters 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%

Senior design drafter race

Senior design drafter racePercentages
White73.9%
Hispanic or Latino13.1%
Asian5.7%
Unknown4.1%
Black or African American3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Senior design drafter race and ethnicity over time

See how senior design drafter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Senior design drafter race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201080.16%3.15%5.86%8.92%
201180.31%3.39%5.75%8.53%
201279.57%3.19%6.43%8.65%
201379.59%3.51%5.88%9.39%
201479.16%2.93%6.52%9.45%
201579.59%3.49%5.20%9.30%
201679.98%3.22%5.63%9.48%
201778.28%3.32%7.03%8.82%
201878.09%2.46%6.26%11.70%
201978.34%2.79%5.97%10.27%
202076.10%2.69%5.88%10.76%
202173.89%3.03%5.73%13.06%

Senior design drafter wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior design drafters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior design drafters have the lowest average salary at $51,511.
$57,000
$56,000
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$55,258
White$52,740
Black or African American$51,511
Asian$55,608
Hispanic or Latino$54,609

Average senior design drafter age

See how the average age of senior design drafters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior design drafter age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown44
White4645
Black or African American38
Asian52.557.5
Hispanic or Latino4039

Senior design drafter age breakdown

The average age of senior design drafters is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the senior design drafter population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior design drafter age breakdown

Senior Design Drafter YearsPercentages
40+ years64%
30-40 years23%
20-30 years13%

Senior design drafter educational attainment

The most common degree for senior design drafters is associate degree, with 71% of senior design drafters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
  • Associate, 71%
  • Bachelor's, 15%
  • Diploma, 5%
  • High School Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Senior design drafters by degree level

Senior design drafter degreePercentages
Associate71%
Bachelor's15%
Diploma5%
High School Diploma4%
Other Degrees5%

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Senior design drafter wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior design drafters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,217 annually. With a Associate degree, senior design drafters earn a median annual income of $52,074 compared to $50,274 for senior design drafters with an High School Diploma degree.
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$50,274
Bachelor's Degree$54,217
Some College/ Associate Degree$52,074

Senior design drafter employment statistics

Most senior design drafters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where senior design drafters work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior design drafters work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior design drafter jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees24%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees23%

Senior design drafter jobs by company type

Employees with the senior design drafter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior design drafters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Public

Private

Government

Senior design drafter jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education0%
Public28%
Private69%
Government2%

Senior design drafter jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior design drafters are manufacturing, technology and professional.

Manufacturing

Technology

Professional

Fortune 500

Energy

Senior design drafter turnover and employment statistics

Senior design drafter unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for senior design drafters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Senior design drafter unemployment rate by year

YearSenior design drafter unemployment rate
201013.68%
20119.43%
20127.75%
20135.75%
20145.90%
20153.82%
20164.05%
20173.10%
20182.78%
20192.85%
20203.12%
20215.75%

Average senior design drafter tenure

The average senior design drafter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 586 senior design drafters resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior design drafter tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years27%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years9%
11+ years20%

Senior design drafter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior design drafters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Field Map Technician4.94%58,677
Senior Design Drafter5.61%-
Patent Drafter5.82%2,335
Predictive Maintenance Specialist6.29%58,941
Measurement Technician8.40%46,894

Similar senior design drafter jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Field Map Technician4.94%58,677
Patent Drafter5.82%2,335
Predictive Maintenance Specialist6.29%58,941
Measurement Technician8.40%46,894

Foreign languages spoken by senior design drafters

  • Spanish, 85.7%
  • German, 14.3%

Senior design drafter languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish85.7%
German14.3%

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Senior design drafter location demographics

Which city has the most Senior Design Drafters?

By looking through more than 586 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior design drafters are Houston, TX and San Diego, CA.
Number of Senior Design Drafters

Senior design drafter jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California2,444$61,803
2Texas1,069$48,759
3Florida634$47,876
4New York565$54,139
5Massachusetts520$55,079
6Georgia501$53,282
7Michigan430$54,379
8Washington427$44,225
9Illinois411$49,923
10Pennsylvania404$52,132
11North Carolina397$48,631
12Virginia386$44,734
13Arizona375$50,684
14Oregon373$48,869
15Ohio348$55,834
16Minnesota318$45,561
17Colorado283$51,788
18Wisconsin261$47,773
19New Jersey261$51,417
20Maryland238$48,459
21Missouri203$49,067
22Alabama188$44,542
23Indiana179$45,622
24Connecticut173$51,775
25Iowa166$48,780
26South Carolina152$52,046
27Tennessee148$45,274
28Utah144$50,285
29Kansas120$48,489
30Kentucky90$45,998
31Oklahoma75$53,485
32New Hampshire75$46,761
33District of Columbia72$54,109
34Nebraska69$48,549
35Idaho69$43,717
36Nevada68$51,407
37Arkansas66$57,506
38New Mexico63$58,710
39Delaware54$54,858
40Louisiana54$51,591
41Montana51$49,388
42Maine51$39,503
43Rhode Island48$51,942
44Mississippi48$48,826
45North Dakota43$52,471
46Alaska43$53,003
47Vermont42$48,582
48South Dakota39$50,475
49Wyoming33$45,200
50Hawaii30$53,303
51West Virginia28$57,036

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