Architectural and Civil Drafters Hourly Wage in Texas (2024)

The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Texas is $28.14/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Texas hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$15.84
/hour
Median (P50)
$28.14
/hour
Senior (P90)
$40.32
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$58,540
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Texas vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$15.84
National: $20.38
-22.3%
Median (P50)
$28.14
National: $29.5
-4.6%
Senior (P90)
$40.32
National: $42.82
-5.8%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $15.84 $634 $2746 $32,950
Q1 (P25) $22.22 $889 $3851 $46,210
Median (P50) $28.14 $1126 $4878 $58,540
Q3 (P75) $33.64 $1346 $5831 $69,970
Senior (P90) $40.32 $1613 $6989 $83,870

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Architectural and Civil Drafters

#1
$39.62
$39.62/hr
+34.3%
#2
$39.43
$39.43/hr
+33.7%
#3
$35.59
$35.59/hr
+20.6%
#4
$34.29
$34.29/hr
+16.2%
#5
$34.19
$34.19/hr
+15.9%
#6
$32.69
$32.69/hr
+10.8%
#7
$32.64
$32.64/hr
+10.6%
#8
$32.07
$32.07/hr
+8.7%
#9
$31.75
$31.75/hr
+7.6%
#10
$31.58
$31.58/hr
+7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Texas?

The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Texas is $28.14/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $58,540.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Texas Architectural and Civil Drafters hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Texas is $28.14/hr compared to the national average of $29.5/hr — lower by $1.36/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Texas?

Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters professionals in Texas earn approximately $15.84/hour (10th percentile), which equals $32,950.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $40.32/hour.

How much does a senior Architectural and Civil Drafters make per hour in Texas?

Senior-level Architectural and Civil Drafters professionals in Texas (90th percentile) earn approximately $40.32/hour, or $83,870.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Architectural and Civil Drafters (SOC 173011) in Texas.

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