Mechanical Drafters pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for mechanical drafters is $37.89 an hour ($78,820 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($71,550). It is about the same as the Texas median ($79,380).
Pay range for mechanical drafters in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.44 | $54,990 |
| 25% of workers | $29.98 | $62,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.89 | $78,820 |
| 75% of workers | $48.22 | $100,300 |
| 90% of workers | $62.74 | $130,490 |
Mechanical Drafters pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $87,220 | 120 |
| Midland | $86,100 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $83,200 | 1,620 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $78,820 | 1,300 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $78,110 | 190 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $77,160 | 310 |
| Longview | $71,790 | 60 |
| Amarillo | $58,580 | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $47,400 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical drafters
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6% over ten years, declining · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
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