Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Texas
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Texas earn a median of $63,320 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,710
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,950; the top 10% earn over $100,350. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94,490 median in Texas
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$80,620 median in Texas
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,390 median in Texas
- Landscape Architects$89,220 median in Texas
- Civil Engineers$96,860 median in Texas
- Transportation Engineers$96,860 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Texas
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Texas?
The median is $63,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,950 and the top 10% earn over $100,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 50 (−4% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.