Details Report for:
17-3012.00 - Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
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Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2012) | $26.78 hourly, $55,700 annual |
| Employment (2010) | 29,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2010-2020) | 
Slower than average (3% to 9%)
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| Projected job openings (2010-2020) | 7,200 |
| Top industries (2010) | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (37% employed in this sector)
Manufacturing (26%)
Construction (14%)
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State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 wage data
and 2010-2020 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2010-2020). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Sources of Additional Information
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- Drafters
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition.
