Texas Median
$80,620
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $76,870
State Rank
#8 of 43
1,840 employed here
How much do Electrical and Electronics Drafters make in Texas?
Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Texas take home a median of $80,620 annually — roughly $38.76 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $76,870.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $49,920 while the top 10% make $107,710 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,580 and $96,730 a year.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,920 | $24.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $61,580 | $29.61 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $80,620 | $38.76 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $96,730 | $46.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $107,710 | $51.78 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 8th out of 43 states and territories for Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in other states
New Hampshire $102,070New Mexico $101,330Massachusetts $87,290North Carolina $81,960Idaho $81,590Ohio $80,840Georgia $80,620Indiana $80,100Utah $79,360Colorado $79,300Kentucky $79,050California $78,310Oregon $78,170New York $77,830New Jersey $77,600Minnesota $77,330Tennessee $77,180Missouri $76,690South Carolina $76,440Maryland $75,680Wisconsin $75,650Maine $75,100Iowa $74,470Michigan $73,860Arizona $73,080Florida $73,010Pennsylvania $72,720Washington $72,250Nevada $71,310Oklahoma $69,520Illinois $68,310Hawaii $68,050Connecticut $66,980Wyoming $64,690Virginia $64,650Delaware $63,460Louisiana $62,550Kansas $60,730Nebraska $59,570Mississippi $58,780Alabama $51,650South Dakota $50,840
Working as Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Texas
Nationally, about 18,000 people work as Electrical and Electronics Drafters in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($80,620) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Electrical and Electronics Drafters make in Texas?
The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Texas is $80,620 per year, or about $38.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,920 at the entry level to $107,710 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Electrical and Electronics Drafters about 5% more than the national median of $76,870. Texas ranks 8th out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Electrical and Electronics Drafters?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $80,620 a year. About 1,840 Electrical and Electronics Drafters are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.