Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in San Antonio, TX

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

Median annual salary $71,420 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.34
10th percentile $41,840
90th percentile $93,560
Employed locally 130
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,840
    25th
    $48,980
    50th (median)
    $71,420
    75th
    $77,800
    90th
    $93,560

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 96% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 4% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,380

    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 Electrical and Electronics Drafters make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in San Antonio, TX is $34.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in San Antonio, TX is 3.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $41,840 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,980.