Drafters, All Other Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $56,420 -9% vs national
Median hourly $27.13
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $76,760
Employed locally 170
National median $62,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $45,870
    50th (median)
    $56,420
    75th
    $71,090
    90th
    $76,760

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Drafters, All Other salary vs area income 76% Median Drafters, All Other salary is 24% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,400
    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

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,880
    Industrial Engineers $102,370
    Mechanical Engineers $101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,820
    Engineers, All Other $115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drafters, All Other in San Antonio, TX is $27.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drafters, All Other salary in San Antonio, TX is 9% below 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Drafters, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,870.