Drafters, All Other Salary in Texas
The median pay for a drafters, all other in Texas is $59,680/year ($28.69/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $90K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level drafters, all others (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $90K or more, a $52K spread from bottom to top.
Drafters, All Other salary by metro in Texas
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $62K | +5% | 590 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62K | +4% | 170 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $62K | +3% | 690 |
| College Station-Bryan | $58K | -3% | 30 |
| Waco | $58K | -3% | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $56K | -5% | 170 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $48K | -19% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do drafters, all others make in Texas?
The median is $59,680 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,170, and experienced drafters, all others can clear $90,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,166/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 34% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a drafters, all other salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median drafters, all other salary is worth about $65,231 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do drafters, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.