Drafter Salary in Houston, Texas

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How much does a Drafter make in Houston, TX? The average Drafter salary in Houston, TX is $79,047 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $71,091 and $88,703. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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SmartTalent - Woodinville , WA

CAD Drafter/ Project Engineer SmartTalent is hiring for a custom architectural company in Woodinville. This is a Temp to Hire CAD Drafter position that offers full time hours. Ideal candidates will ...

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Electrical Drafter II

Benshaw Inc. - Pittsburgh , PA

Drafter/Designer Department: Design Engineering Position Reports to: Engineering Manager Position Overview: * Under general supervision, follows general instructions with discretion as to work ...

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CAD Technician / Drafter

Jet Technologies - Elkhart , IN

Position: CAD Technician/Drafter Jet Technologies, a thriving plastics fabrication company located in Elkhart, IN, specializing in custom CNC machining, thermoforming, and assembly, is offering an ...

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QMF Steel - Campbell , TX

As a Drafter, your responsibilities will include liaising with architects and engineers to gather product and structural requirements, calculating dimensions and material specifications, and creating ...

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CAD Drafter

Outsource - Coral Springs , FL

AutoCAD Drafter duties and responsibilities An AutoCAD Drafter's primary responsibility is to create technical drawings to help design and build aircraft, bridges and other engineering, manufacturing ...

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Traffic Control Drafter

Stone Resource - Overland Park , KS

Project Overview/Impact on the Organization As a Lead Traffic Control Drafter, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing Traffic Control Plans using the latest version of AutoCAD. Your ...

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Drafter in Hollywood, FL

Draw rough sketches and perform mathematical computations to develop design and work out detailed specifications of components.

May 20, 2023

Drafter in Mount Laurel, NJ

Works with engineering supervisor to maintain and develop engineering/drafting standards for installation drawings which will be utilized by the engineering department.

November 03, 2022

Produce 11x17, C-size & D-size hardcopies and PDFs of shop drawings as required by the customer.

March 26, 2023

Generate bill of materials, voltage drop calculations and other documentation for use by the lead engineer on the project.

April 27, 2023

Prepare floor plan drawings, riser drawings, device wiring details and panel wiring details for fire alarm system and security system installation shop drawings.

May 17, 2023

Drafter in Muncy, PA

Reviews architectural change proposals, requests for information, and addenda drawings for effect on scope of work.

April 27, 2023

Attend all meetings as required for successful completion of project.

May 12, 2023

Answers specific or general technical questions from architects, contractors, and representatives.

May 16, 2023

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Drafter, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

71091

88703

79047

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

72749

90903

80925

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drafter in Houston, TX. The base salary for Drafter ranges from $71,091 to $88,703 with the average base salary of $79,047. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,749 to $90,903 with the average total cash compensation of $80,925.

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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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