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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $91,660 | $87,220 | $59,810 | $73,313 | 90 |
| Midland | $88,440 | $86,100 | $73,730 | $71,048 | 96 |
| Houston | $86,110 | $78,820 | $62,360 | $69,408 | 99 |
| Dallas | $81,680 | $83,200 | $71,740 | $66,292 | 103 |
| Austin | $78,250 | $77,160 | $58,660 | $63,879 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $76,280 | $78,110 | $60,860 | $62,493 | 95 |
| Longview | $71,330 | $71,790 | $59,010 | $59,011 | 89 |
| Amarillo | $64,630 | $58,580 | $48,950 | $54,110 | 92 |
| McAllen | $60,680 | $47,400 | $47,080 | $50,936 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3013.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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