Mechanical Drafters Salary in Texas
Ranked #9 of 47 · TX
7.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $80,450 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $79,380
Employment 4,630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $52,000P25 $61,710 Median $79,380P75 $93,600P90 $106,080
About 80% of mechanical drafterss in Texas earn between $52,000 and $106,080. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical drafters salary in Texas is $80,450, about 7.2% above the U.S. average ($75,060). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $87,220 | $91,660 | 120 |
| Midland, TX | $86,100 | $88,440 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $83,200 | $81,680 | 1,620 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $79,380 | $83,190 | 30 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $78,820 | $86,110 | 1,300 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $78,110 | $76,280 | 190 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $77,160 | $78,250 | 310 |
| Longview, TX | $71,790 | $71,330 | 60 |