Drafters, All Other in Texas

Thinking about a career as a Drafters, All Other in Texas? Here’s what the data says. All drafters not listed separately.

What do Drafters, All Other Make in Texas?

For drafters, all other working in Texas, wages run about $59,680 per year (or about $28.69/hour).Earnings range from $38,170 at the 10th percentile to $90,440 at the 90th percentile.

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Texas nationwide is 1.49, meaning that drafters, all other are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, drafters, all other earn a median of $114,777 per year ($55.18/hour), lower than the Texas median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 32,995 drafters, all other nationwide. In Texas alone, around 2,140 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 220 drafters, all other.

Top Texas Metros for Drafters, All Other

These are the Texas metros with the most drafters, all other in Texas.

Top States for Drafters, All Other Employment

These states have the highest employment of drafters, all other work.

Highest-Paying States for Drafters, All Other

Where drafters, all other earn the most: drafters, all other.

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Drafting & Design Engineering
• Engineering-Related Technologies

Also Known As

AutoCAD Technician, Blueprint Engineer, Blueprint Tracer, CAD Designer (Computer-Aided Design Designer), CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman), CAD Operator (Computer-Aided Design Operator), Chief Design Drafter, Chief Drafter, Commercial Drafter, Computer Drafter, Detail Drafter, Detailer, Drafter Apprentice, Drafting Detailer, Drafting Engineer.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 17-3019.00