Summary 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
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $24.67 hourly, $51,320 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 35,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Slower than average (3% to 6%)
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| Projected need (2006-2016) | 11,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 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.