SOC 17-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Drafters — Midland
Midland, TX · 8 metro areas compared
In Midland, TX the median wage for Mechanical Drafters is $86,100 a year, which is 20.3% higher than the national figure of $71,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Midland, TX the median wage for Mechanical Drafters is $86,100 a year, which is 20.3% higher than the national figure of $71,550. Half of workers earn between $73,730 and $99,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,500 and the ninetieth at $128,990.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Beaumont leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $87,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 63rd of 297 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,500 | −25.2% |
| 25th | $73,730 | +3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $86,100 | +20.3% |
| 75th | $99,900 | +39.6% |
| 90th | $128,990 | +80.3% |
| Mean | $88,440 | +23.6% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $86,100 goes as far as $88,671 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$86,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,671US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,100 a year, 20.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,500 to $128,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 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 Midland, TX?
The median annual wage is $86,100, or $41.39 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 Midland, TX is 20.3% higher. 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 Midland, TX earns more than $128,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,500 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 40 jobs in this occupation in Midland, 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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