Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $49,550 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.82
10th percentile $36,880
90th percentile $78,450
Employed locally 140
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,880
    25th
    $44,860
    50th (median)
    $49,550
    75th
    $63,530
    90th
    $78,450

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 95% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $103,710
    District of Columbia $88,430
    Alaska $85,700
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Civil Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $67,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,020
    Longview, TX $62,740
    Abilene, TX $61,480
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,340

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $76,930
    Electrical Engineers $77,960
    Industrial Engineers $83,840
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,690
    Surveyors $62,500
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in McAllen, TX is $23.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries?

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in McAllen, TX is 22.9% below the national median of $64,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Civil Drafters in McAllen?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $36,880 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,860.