DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 92 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 16,010 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Drafters, All Other
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geyer Coburn Hutchins LLC | $39,606 | 5 | -36.1% |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $62,400 | +15.8% | 3 |
| Texas | $53,758 | -9.9% | 8 |
| California | $52,000 | -27.2% | 9 |
| Massachusetts | $50,000 | -43.1% | 3 |
| Connecticut | $48,000 | -25.9% | 3 |
| Washington | $39,606 | -41.9% | 4 |
| New Jersey | $38,584 | -41.9% | 1 |
| Arizona | $37,400 | -39.9% | 1 |
| New York | $37,336 | -40.8% | 11 |
| North Carolina | $36,000 | -37.7% | 1 |
| Ohio | $35,360 | -37.4% | 3 |
| Maryland | $34,200 | -42.8% | 1 |
| Florida | $29,120 | -52.6% | 1 |
| Louisiana | $26,520 | -54.6% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Drafters, All Other positions, 33% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 33% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geyer Coburn Hutchins LLC | Not specified | $39,606 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Drafters, All Other is Professional and Technical Services at $42,524.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 92 DOL filings, the median salary for a Drafters, All Other is $40,560, ranging from $37,024 to $50,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $96,620 according to BLS data.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Drafters, All Other positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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