Texas State Technical College | WTX_Computer Aided Drafting

Careers

CAD Did You Know

What the Future Holds

In any manufacturing industry, drafters are a necessity. An education in computer-aided drafting can put you on the path to a successful career.

Companies that Employ Our Graduates

Alliance Transportation Group
D J Services
Cojer Surveying
McCathern & Harry Hines
WTA Consulting Engineers
Rentech Services
Steel Stadium
Loadcraft
Nicholas Consulting
Graham Bleachers
Schlumberger
R&S Industries
CFP Group
Barr

Possible Jobs & Statistics

17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters
Annual Average of Job Openings TX	315
2010-2020 Projection of Growth TX	3.2%
2010 Average Starting Wage TX	$22.52
2010 Average Starting Wage Abilene	$19.24

CAD Industry

17-3012 Electrical and Electronic Drafters
Annual Average of Job Openings TX	85
2010-2020 Projection of Growth TX	5.4%
2010 Average Starting Wage TX	$27.98
2010 Average Starting Wage Abilene	NA

17-3031.01 Surveying Technicians
Annual Average of Job Openings TX	315
2010-2020 Projection of Growth TX	15.9%
2010 Average Starting Wage TX	$17.22
2010 Average Starting Wage Abilene	NA

17-3013 Mechanical Drafters
Annual Average of Job Openings TX	180
2010-2020 Projection of Growth TX	11.1%
2010 Average Starting Wage TX	$25.76
2010 Average Starting Wage Abilene	$23.52

SOURCES: WantedAnalytics, WorkInTexas.com, BLS.gov, and O*NET Online, MSN Careerbuilder and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
*Salaries are dependent on location and demand

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