Mechanical Drafters

in California

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)

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Skills	Importance	Competence Level
Active Listening	76	54
Critical Thinking	80	60
Information Gathering	84	60
Information Organization	80	60
Mathematics	88	77
Problem Identification	80	57
Product Inspection	84	60
Technology Design	84	57

Employment Projections

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Area	Estimated Year - Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	5,600	5,300	-300	-5.4	5,320

Wages

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Area	Time Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
			25th	Median	75th
California	2023	$38.07	$25.95	$36.41	$45.77

Education

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Workers must have a Post secondary vocational training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs

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The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Mechanical Drafters

Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange

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