Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $76,090 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.58
10th percentile $43,880
90th percentile $134,230
Employed locally 290
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,880
    25th
    $56,910
    50th (median)
    $76,090
    75th
    $89,920
    90th
    $134,230

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 78% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical and Electronics Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $117,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,560
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $102,050
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,700
    New Hampshire $101,680
    Worcester, MA $99,380

    Nearby metros — Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $71,420
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,380

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Electrical Engineers $117,420
    Mechanical Engineers $110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical and Electronics Drafters make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Austin, TX is $36.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.08 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Electrical and Electronics Drafters salaries?

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Austin, TX is 3.2% above the national median of $73,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Austin?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $43,880 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,910.