Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $65,380 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.44
10th percentile $45,940
90th percentile $104,130
Employed locally 980
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,940
    25th
    $56,750
    50th (median)
    $65,380
    75th
    $81,160
    90th
    $104,130

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 75% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 25% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,090
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $71,420

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,070
    Civil Engineers $98,750
    Mechanical Engineers $104,410
    Electrical Engineers $104,380
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Dallas, TX is $31.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Dallas, TX is 11.3% below 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,940 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,750.