The Drafting & Design Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Architectural and Civil Drafters SOC: 17-3011 Occupation: Architectural and Civil Drafters | $64,280 | 109,550 | N/A | N/A |
Mechanical Drafters SOC: 17-3013 Occupation: Mechanical Drafters | $68,510 | 39,900 | N/A | N/A |
Electrical and Electronics Drafters SOC: 17-3012 Occupation: Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $73,720 | 20,020 | N/A | N/A |
Drafters, All Other SOC: 17-3019 Occupation: Drafters, All Other | $62,010 | 16,010 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,280 | 109,550 |
| 2023 | $61,820 | 111,070 |
| 2022 | $59,820 | 105,960 |
| 2021 | $60,340 | 101,310 |
| 2020 | $57,500 | 99,180 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,510 | 39,900 |
| 2023 | $64,060 | 44,850 |
| 2022 | $61,310 | 47,540 |
| 2021 | $60,200 | 47,760 |
| 2020 | $58,270 | 51,620 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,720 | 20,020 |
| 2023 | $69,260 | 20,680 |
| 2022 | $64,240 | 20,930 |
| 2021 | $61,510 | 20,830 |
| 2020 | $62,100 | 23,020 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,010 | 16,010 |
| 2023 | $59,260 | 16,580 |
| 2022 | $57,640 | 17,980 |
| 2021 | $54,240 | 15,300 |
| 2020 | $54,500 | 13,850 |