Mechanical Drafters Salary in Texas
Mechanical Drafters in Texas earn a median of $79,380 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($71,550)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 4,630
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,000; the top 10% earn over $106,080. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Aerospace Engineers$130,270 median in Texas
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$80,620 median in Texas
- Mechanical Engineers$112,410 median in Texas
- Automotive Engineers$112,410 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$115,810 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$117,700 median in Texas
Mechanical Drafters pay in Texas
How much do mechanical drafters make in Texas?
The median is $79,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,000 and the top 10% earn over $106,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for mechanical drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 47 (+11% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.