How much does a mechanical drafter make in Houston?
$78,820a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.89 an hour or $6,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.89
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,990Median: $78,820Highest 10%: $130,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,990 | $26.44 | |
| 25th | $62,360 | $29.98 | |
| Median | $78,820 | $37.89 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.22 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.74 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters.
| Beaumont, TX | $87,220 |
| Dallas, TX | $83,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $78,110 |
| Austin, TX | $77,160 |
| Longview, TX | $71,790 |
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 mechanical drafter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.89 ($78,820 a year).
Do mechanical drafters make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $78,820 against $71,550 nationally, 10% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $79,380, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for mechanical drafter pay?
24 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical drafter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,500 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.