How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in Texas?
$63,320a year
Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in Texas. That is $30.44 an hour or $5,277 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.44
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,950Median: $63,320Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| 25th | $50,810 | $24.43 | |
| Median | $63,320 | $30.44 | |
| 75th | $81,050 | $38.97 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $74,230 |
| Beaumont, TX | $70,730 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,890 |
| Killeen, TX | $64,700 |
| Longview, TX | $64,470 |
| Houston, TX | $63,120 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $61,960 |
| Midland, TX | $61,610 |
| Amarillo, TX | $58,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,750 |
| Sherman, TX | $58,630 |
| Abilene, TX | $58,290 |
| Tyler, TX | $58,230 |
| Waco, TX | $57,650 |
| El Paso, TX | $54,840 |
| College Station, TX | $54,620 |
| Lubbock, TX | $52,780 |
| Brownsville, TX | $48,710 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architectural and civil drafters.
| 26. Wyoming | $63,730 |
| 27. Hawaii | $63,510 |
| 28. Virginia | $63,450 |
| 29. Texas | $63,320 |
| 30. New Jersey | $62,960 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $62,930 |
| 32. North Carolina | $62,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architectural and civil drafter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.44 ($63,320 a year).
Do architectural and civil drafters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $63,320 against $66,150 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?
Texas ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays architectural and civil drafters the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $74,230 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.