Do you know of any job pay-scale sites?
10-19-2010, 07:58 AM
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Do you know of any job pay-scale sites?
I'm a 3D designer using Autocad and Revit for construction/building information modeling. There aren't a lot of people doing it, or getting into the level of depth as I am, so it's hard for me to know what I "should" be getting. My job is by no means stressful, but it does take quite a bit of experience and know-how to do. And my job is quickly becoming necessary in the field as the technology grows. This started as an out of highschool job, but I now have a college degree, and am doing a lot more than what was first required of me. I'm no longer doing the cad 2d basics, but my salary only increased over the years due to "inflation rasises." Not because of the additional work.
So...do you know of any sites that I can look this up?
What is your experience on demanding an actual raise on top of the inflation raise after learning new types of work?
So...do you know of any sites that I can look this up?
What is your experience on demanding an actual raise on top of the inflation raise after learning new types of work?
10-19-2010, 08:07 AM
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I get promotions but it's based on an industry standard. 0-3, 3-5, 5-7, 10+ and they always do it at the same time as an inflation raise to make it look better. I'm already getting 3%, so a 7% increase is essentially only a 4% raise.
anyhow... I'll look around. Salary.com is the one that comes to mind, but being such a specific field, it is most likely time for you to find a new position. You may have to move out to move up in pay
anyhow... I'll look around. Salary.com is the one that comes to mind, but being such a specific field, it is most likely time for you to find a new position. You may have to move out to move up in pay
10-19-2010, 08:34 AM
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Estimated Earnings
Drafters’ earnings vary by specialty, location, and level of responsibility. Median annual earnings of architectural and civil drafters were $41,960 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,550 and $52,220. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,010, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $63,310.
Median annual earnings of mechanical drafters were $43,700 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $34,680 and $55,130. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,230, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $67,860. Median annual earnings for mechanical drafters in architectural, engineering, and related services were $44,120.
Median annual earnings of electrical and electronics drafters were $46,830 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $36,660 and $60,160. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,290, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $74,490. In architectural, engineering, and related services, median annual earnings for electrical and electronics drafters were $44,140.
Drafters’ earnings vary by specialty, location, and level of responsibility. Median annual earnings of architectural and civil drafters were $41,960 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,550 and $52,220. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,010, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $63,310.
Median annual earnings of mechanical drafters were $43,700 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $34,680 and $55,130. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,230, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $67,860. Median annual earnings for mechanical drafters in architectural, engineering, and related services were $44,120.
Median annual earnings of electrical and electronics drafters were $46,830 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $36,660 and $60,160. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,290, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $74,490. In architectural, engineering, and related services, median annual earnings for electrical and electronics drafters were $44,140.
On Salary.com I looked up a CAD Drafter, Sr. and it shows the middle 50% make between $40k-52k using the S.A. area code, topping out around $58k.
it also says that 67.7% have a certificate/associate degree and only 22.93% have a bachelors. Less than 2% have Masters/MBA or higher. If you have a 4-yr degree, you may need to be in that top 25% hovering around $50-55,000
if you're making less than $45,000, it may be worthwhile looking around to see what's out there. You can go on interviews and get job offers but always decline. It would at least give you a sense of what's out there and your worth.
PayScale.com suggests you should be making at least $50,000 as an AutoCad Civil 3D
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Skill=...y_Employer_Type
10-19-2010, 09:50 AM
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Very good info. Thanks! I'll read more into it to gather data for bargaining.
I'll have to do some additional calculations since my company also provides a very good ESOP that's producing a good return, and also free healthcare. The figures above most likely don't consider that.
I'll have to do some additional calculations since my company also provides a very good ESOP that's producing a good return, and also free healthcare. The figures above most likely don't consider that.
10-19-2010, 12:07 PM
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No, they probably don't consider that, but a lesson to all when shopping for employment and negotiating offers is to take into consideration all forms of compensation.
My wife recently took on a new position, and they asked her what her previous salary was. She gave them her annual compensation (salary), her reimbursement for college tuition ($4,000/yr.), her annual Employer contributed retirement (1:1 match, 100% vesting immediately), and other financial perks/discounts associated with her position. It's fair, as it added about $10,000+ to her base salary and her new offer should have been a step up, not down, in pay.
My wife recently took on a new position, and they asked her what her previous salary was. She gave them her annual compensation (salary), her reimbursement for college tuition ($4,000/yr.), her annual Employer contributed retirement (1:1 match, 100% vesting immediately), and other financial perks/discounts associated with her position. It's fair, as it added about $10,000+ to her base salary and her new offer should have been a step up, not down, in pay.