As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Abernathy, TX is $54,788, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,054 weekly, or $4,566 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Drafting Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Drafting Engineer in Abernathy, TX vary widely, spanning from $46,720 to $65,510. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,565) and 75th percentile ($60,400), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,510 per year. This $9,835 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Installation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abernathy Drafting Engineer often earn 8.5% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Drafting Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $46,720 Abernathy, TX October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $50,565 Abernathy, TX October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $54,788 Abernathy, TX October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $60,400 Abernathy, TX October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $65,510 Abernathy, TX October 01, 2026
25% $50,565 10% $46,720 90% $65,510 75% $60,400 $54,788 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Abernathy, Texas    Abernathy is a city in Hale and Lubbock counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 2,805 at the 2010 census. The Hale County portion of A....More

Abernathy, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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