How much does a drafter make in Houston?
$60,820a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,540Median: $60,820Highest 10%: $96,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| Median | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $76,840 | $36.94 | |
| 90th | $96,940 | $46.61 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for drafters.
| Austin, TX | $64,490 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,950 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.24 ($60,820 a year).
Do drafters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $60,820 against $63,520 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,990, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for drafter pay?
54 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a drafter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,940 or more.
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.