CAD Drafter+59% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Junior Drafter go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · drafting_cad
Where does a Junior Drafter go next?
6 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Senior Designer, CAD+109% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Junior Drafter go here (1,400 careers)
progressionconfidence high1,400 careers90% of observed exits move upward from there
Management path
Design Office Lead+166% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via CAD Drafter. 15% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Drafting Manager+166% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via CAD Drafter. 15% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Corrosion Engineer+170% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Designer, CAD. 1% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers88% of observed exits move upward from there
Senior Test Engineer+170% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Designer, CAD. 1% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there