How much does a mechanical drafter make in Dallas?
$83,200a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $40.00 an hour or $6,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.00
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,440Median: $83,200Highest 10%: $94,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,440 | $27.13 | |
| 25th | $71,740 | $34.49 | |
| Median | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 75th | $93,600 | $45.00 | |
| 90th | $94,260 | $45.32 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters.
| Beaumont, TX | $87,220 |
| Houston, TX | $78,820 |
| San Antonio, TX | $78,110 |
| Austin, TX | $77,160 |
| Longview, TX | $71,790 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $40.00 ($83,200 a year).
Do mechanical drafters make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $83,200 against $71,550 nationally, 16% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $79,380, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for mechanical drafter pay?
14 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical drafter make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,260 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.