Drafters, All Other pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for drafters, all other is $28.84 an hour ($59,990 a year). About 2,450 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($63,520). Texas ranks 24th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for drafters, all other in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.64 | $36,680 |
| 25% of workers | $23.17 | $48,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.84 | $59,990 |
| 75% of workers | $34.88 | $72,550 |
| 90% of workers | $43.99 | $91,500 |
Drafters, All Other pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $64,490 | 240 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $61,200 | 700 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $60,950 | 190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $60,820 | 690 |
| Longview | $58,900 | 30 |
| Lubbock | $58,430 | 40 |
| El Paso | $56,420 | 30 |
| College Station-Bryan | $55,590 | 30 |
| Tyler | $51,100 | 30 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for drafters, all other
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
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