Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Career

General Information

Description

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Manufacturing

Job Outlook

Overall employment of drafters is projected to decline 3 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 18,900 openings for drafters are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$61,510

State-by-state Salary

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$78,960

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Bachelor's degree 40%
Associate's degree 23%
Post-secondary certificate 21%
High school 6%
Some college 6%
Master's degree 2%
Doctoral degree 0%
Post baccalaureate 0%
Less than high school 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

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Knowledge

Design
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Education and Training

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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