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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BLS projects U.S. employment for Electrical and Electronics Drafters to decrease by -3.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 18,900 to 18,200 jobs. Its estimate of 1,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($76,870), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
18,900
Projected employment (2034)
18,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
-3%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,400
Pay & Preparation
$76,870
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.62/5) • Writing (3.5/5) • Critical Thinking (3.5/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.5/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.38/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.38/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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