Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $79,060 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.01
10th percentile $49,100
90th percentile $140,790
Employed locally 590
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,100
    25th
    $58,480
    50th (median)
    $79,060
    75th
    $107,190
    90th
    $140,790

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 98% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 2% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,090
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $71,420
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,380

    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 Electrical and Electronics Drafters make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Houston, TX is $38.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Houston, TX is 7.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $49,100 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,480.