Mechanical Drafters Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Texas
Mechanical Drafters in Texas earn a median salary of $67,926 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.9% vs the national median of $68,510. An estimated 3,180 mechanical drafters are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $47,400 to $84,640 depending on location.
$67,926
Avg median salary in Texas
$84,640
Highest paying metro
$47,400
Lowest paying metro
3,180
Employed in Texas
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Mechanical Drafters salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $84,640 | $62,710 | $112,790 | 1,360 |
| Midland, TX | $82,880 | $61,850 | $89,630 | 70 |
| Austin, TX | $81,180 | $66,500 | $111,600 | 250 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $79,380 | $61,620 | $113,180 | 30 |
| Waco, TX | $72,740 | $59,720 | $92,860 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $72,060 | $58,130 | $83,950 | 830 |
| Longview, TX | $71,840 | $59,130 | $78,750 | 40 |
| Eastern Region of Texas | $70,250 | $49,150 | $79,380 | 30 |
| San Antonio, TX | $66,620 | $55,130 | $82,410 | 180 |
| Beaumont, TX | $64,680 | $52,640 | $83,150 | 70 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,670 | $46,570 | $71,040 | 40 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,920 | $51,540 | $80,470 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $58,240 | $52,000 | $78,930 | 30 |
| North Region of Texas | $58,070 | $51,950 | $77,330 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $56,240 | $48,190 | $87,890 | 30 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,400 | $47,080 | $74,030 | 40 |