Architectural and Civil Drafters salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $50,070–$80,970
- vs U.S. median
- -5%
- Metro rank
- #58 of 88
Architectural and Civil Drafters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $63,120 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,130 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $66,150 and in line with the TX statewide median of $63,320. It ranks #58 of 88 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,130 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in other TX metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $74,230 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $66,890 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $58,750 |
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Questions
What is the average Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $63,120 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,130 jobs pay between $50,070 and $80,970. The 10th percentile is $45,590 and the 90th is $104,170.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Architectural and Civil Drafters?
That is 5% below the U.S. median of $66,150 and in line with the TX statewide median of $63,320. It ranks #58 of 88 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make an hour in Houston?
About $30.35 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $63,120 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.07–$38.93 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.