Drafters
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$65,380
~$31/hr · ~$5,448/mo
US Jobs
192K
Little or no change
AI & Automation Risk
9/10
Very High
AI & Automation Risk
Very High 9/10
Drafters perform work that is almost entirely digital, converting conceptual sketches into technical CAD and BIM models. AI is rapidly advancing in generative design and automated technical drawing, allowing for the immediate translation of engineering specifications into precise models, which significantly reduces the human labor required for these tasks.
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
0% (Little or no change)
Hourly Rate
~$31/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,448/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)