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Architectural and Civil Drafters in Texas

Architectural and civil drafters create detailed drawings and plans for construction projects, from building designs to highway layouts and bridges. They work in architecture firms, engineering companies, construction offices, and government agencies, translating engineer and architect concepts into precise technical drawings that guide actual construction. In Texas the median pay is $63,320 a year, 4% below the national median of $66,150.

$63,320median pay in Texas, per year
$50,810–$81,050middle half earn
11,710employed in Texas
$66,150U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Texas

4open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Texas or remote
1employer hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSpeakingMonitoringCoordination

Knowledge areas

DesignBuilding and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)

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O*NET-SOC 17-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas, annual.