Career Outlook for Mechanical Drafters
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The overall job outlook for Mechanical Drafter careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 15.87 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 2.65 percent per year. Demand for Mechanical Drafters is expected to go up, with an expected 13,350 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.59 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Mechanical Drafters in the following states
Texas | 5,690 |
California | 4,540 |
Pennsylvania | 4,170 |
Michigan | 3,520 |
New York | 3,360 |
Ohio | 3,060 |
Wisconsin | 2,910 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Mechanical Drafters
Rhode Island | 80 |
Wyoming | 100 |
Puerto Rico | 110 |
Hawaii | 110 |
Alaska | 120 |
Montana | 120 |
South Dakota | 130 |