Details Report for:
17-3012.00 - Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electrical equipment in factories, power plants, and buildings.
This title represents a group of more specific occupations. For additional information, please select one of the specific occupations below.
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters
Education | Wages & Employment
Education
 Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
|---|---|
62   |
Some college |
| 25 |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
| 13 |
High school or less |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Category | Occupation Information |
|---|---|
| Median wages (2007) | $23.68 hourly, $49,250 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 35,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Slower than average (3% to 6%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) | 11,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2007 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.