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Drafters, All Other average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$66,690
- Dallas$64,170
- Houston$63,200
- Longview$62,760
- San Antonio$58,020
- College Station$54,780
- Lubbock$53,470
- El Paso$52,930
- Tyler$50,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $66,690 | $64,490 | $53,370 | $55,746 | 98 |
| Dallas | $64,170 | $61,200 | $49,050 | $53,741 | 103 |
| Houston | $63,200 | $60,820 | $47,120 | $52,961 | 99 |
| Longview | $62,760 | $58,900 | $46,360 | $52,608 | 89 |
| San Antonio | $58,020 | $60,950 | $48,360 | $48,799 | 95 |
| College Station | $54,780 | $55,590 | $40,910 | $46,196 | 91 |
| Lubbock | $53,470 | $58,430 | $45,280 | $45,143 | 91 |
| El Paso | $52,930 | $56,420 | $46,390 | $44,709 | 90 |
| Tyler | $50,810 | $51,100 | $39,610 | $43,006 | 92 |
*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 17-3019.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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