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Avg. salary range
$62k–$78k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
A drafter, draftsman, or drafting technician is a person who makes detailed technical drawings or plans for machinery, buildings, electronics, infrastructure, sections, etc. Drafters use computer skills, software, and manual sketches to convert the designs of engineers and architects into a set of technical drawings.
Career Level
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Math
Do you have a good sense of numbers? Are you easily able to recognize patterns? Can you easily do basic calculations?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
Education & Training
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is the shortest post-secondary degree. Increasingly, people are turning to associate's as a quicker, less expensive route to career change than the traditional bachelor's or four-year degree. Associate's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$54,200
Average
$68,400
High
$86,400
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 9am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
Architecture & Construction
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$69,333
Overall Rank
114th
out of 199 careers
In Architecture & Construction
10th
out of 14 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
