Mechanical Drafters Salary in San Antonio, TX

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

Median annual salary $66,620 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.03
10th percentile $48,100
90th percentile $105,040
Employed locally 180
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,100
    25th
    $55,130
    50th (median)
    $66,620
    75th
    $82,410
    90th
    $105,040

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 90% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 10% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $84,640
    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

    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 Mechanical Drafters make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in San Antonio, TX is $32.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.67 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in San Antonio, TX is 2.8% below 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,100 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,130.