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A drafter is responsible for creating technical drawings and plans either by hand or through the use of computer-aided drafting software. The normal drafter salary is based on work samples, education, and experience.
 
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A drafter is a person who is responsible for creating the plans and technical designs for making a number of products and other items. These technical drawings and designs provide precise measurements to scale, and provide every detail of the product that can be provided. Drafters design everything from an airplane to a toy keyboard, and their technical schematics are the primary basis for the production of those items.

While having standard drawing and measurements skills are still vital, the majority of drafters are currently using computer-aided design and drafting programs. These CADD images are now the industry standard for all drafting schematics. In addition to these new programs, the drafter must also be skilled with the various other tools of the trade, including digitizers, various measuring tools, and graphics tablets.

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To become a drafter, you will need to first get a high school degree or an equivalent degree, such as a GED. While there, if possible, you should be focusing on classes about drafting, architecture, or technical drawing. Math and sciences are also important areas of focus. Following the basic high school education, you will need to earn a technical degree in drafting. Most community colleges, vocational and technical schools, and even the military offer two-year degrees in drafting. You should check the quality of the program before you get involved in it, since many schools will offer a sub-par programs.

Most major universities and colleges do not offer a degree in drafting, but there are courses you can take to get a bachelor's degree that will get you a drafting job. Focusing on engineering, architecture, mathematics, or technical drawing programs will increase the likelihood of finding a job as a drafter.

Over the various types of drafters, they all typically make around the same, with a $1,000 to $2,000 fluctuation through the various fields. Generally, electronic drafters (those who designs electrical schematics and plans) make the most, while architectural drafters typically make the least.

The average drafter salary is around $43,000, with the median salary ranging between $39,190 and $43,180 annually. The difference is based on the type of drafting and the level of education and experience.

The normal salary range for a drafter is between $33,500 and $52,500.

Starting a career as a drafter can be exciting. You will be constantly working with the design of new products and creating a general understanding of how they work. A drafter's drawings are commonly used in production processes and in instructional and technical manuals.
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