The table below provides employment figures for Mechanical Drafters by Industry. The first table presents high-level categories of industries. To view figures for specific industries, click on the name of any category.
Employment of drafters is projected to decline 3 percent from 2014 to 2024. Although drafters will continue to work on technical drawings and documents related to the design of buildings, machines, and tools, new software programs are making drafters and related professionals more efficient, thus requiring fewer workers. Competition for jobs is expected to be strong.
