Summary Report for:
17-3019.00 - Drafters, All Other
All drafters not listed separately.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $21.60 hourly, $44,930 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 25,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Average (7% to 13%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) | 10,000 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.