Drafters, All Other Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $57,660 -7% vs national
Median hourly $27.72
10th percentile $38,850
90th percentile $82,920
Employed locally 30
National median $62,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,850
    25th
    $46,920
    50th (median)
    $57,660
    75th
    $63,500
    90th
    $82,920

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Drafters, All Other salary vs area income 90% Median Drafters, All Other salary is 10% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,600
    Civil Engineers $74,370
    Mechanical Engineers $95,830
    Electrical Engineers $105,370
    Aerospace Engineers $131,270
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drafters, All Other in Waco, TX is $27.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drafters, All Other salary in Waco, TX is 7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Drafters, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,850 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,920.