SOC 17-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Drafters — Eastern Region of Texas
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
At $70,250, median pay for Mechanical Drafters in Eastern Region of Texas, TX tracks the national median of $71,550 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $70,250, median pay for Mechanical Drafters in Eastern Region of Texas, TX tracks the national median of $71,550 closely. Pay ranges from under $43,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,150 to $79,380.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.06 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Beaumont records the highest median at $87,220. Of the 304 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,420 | −39.3% |
| 25th | $49,150 | −31.3% |
| Median (50th) | $70,250 | −1.8% |
| 75th | $79,380 | +10.9% |
| 90th | $93,670 | +30.9% |
| Mean | $66,960 | −6.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $70,250 goes as far as $72,348 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,348US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,250 a year, 1.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,420 to $93,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Beaumont, at $87,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Drafters in Eastern Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $70,250, or $33.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $71,550, so pay in Eastern Region of Texas, TX is 1.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Region of Texas, TX earns more than $93,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Beaumont, at $87,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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