Mechanical Drafters Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $84,640 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.69
10th percentile $52,330
90th percentile $163,580
Employed locally 1,360
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,330
    25th
    $62,710
    50th (median)
    $84,640
    75th
    $112,790
    90th
    $163,580

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 105% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $111,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,540
    Colorado Springs, CO $87,860
    Boulder, CO $86,500
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,230

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $82,880
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,180
    Waco, TX $72,740
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,060
    Longview, TX $71,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $66,620

    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 Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Houston, TX is $40.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.74 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Houston, TX is 23.5% above the national median of $68,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Drafters in Houston?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,330 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,710.