Drafters, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $62,400 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $42,980
90th percentile $90,270
Employed locally 590
National median $62,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,980
    25th
    $51,000
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $76,160
    90th
    $90,270

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Drafters, All Other salary vs area income 78% Median Drafters, All Other salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Drafters, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $87,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $87,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,520
    Madison, WI $79,270

    Nearby metros — Drafters, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,030
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,600
    Longview, TX $58,900
    Lubbock, TX $58,430
    College Station-Bryan, TX $57,770
    Waco, TX $57,660

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Industrial Engineers $116,170
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Electrical Engineers $110,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Drafters, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Drafters, All Other in Houston, TX is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.61 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Drafters, All Other salaries?

    The median Drafters, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 0.6% above the national median of $62,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Drafters, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Drafters, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $42,980 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,000.