Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in North Carolina
$66,430avg. a year
$31.94 an hour · 2,680 employed
Architectural and Civil Drafters in North Carolina earn an average of $66,430 a year. That is $4,310 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $70,740. The best-paying metro area is Raleigh-Cary, NC at $69,980.
$62,750Median pay
$31.94Average hourly
+16%Avg. pay since 2020
#34Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for architectural and civil drafters by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
1730 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$69,980
$33.65 an hour
2120 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$69,190
$33.26 an hour
340 jobs
Greenville, NC
$68,340
$32.85 an hour
4740 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$67,460
$32.43 an hour
5410 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$64,920
$31.21 an hour
6140 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$64,860
$31.18 an hour
7160 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$64,070
$30.81 an hour
8140 jobs
Asheville, NC
$63,890
$30.72 an hour
970 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$60,630
$29.15 an hour
1060 jobs
Fayetteville, NC
$54,070
$26.00 an hour
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Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina architectural and civil drafters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| North Carolina | $66,430 | $31.94 |
| Georgia | $75,040 | $36.08 |
| Tennessee | $70,720 | $34.00 |
| South Carolina | $68,320 | $32.85 |
| Virginia | $67,510 | $32.46 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,890
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,630
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,110
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55,410
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$71,540
- Mechanical Drafters$62,030
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in North Carolina?
The average is $66,430 a year, and the median is $62,750. That is $4,310 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $70,740.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$31.94 an hour on average; the median is $30.17.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC ($69,980), followed by Wilmington, NC ($69,190). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Fayetteville, NC ($54,070).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #34 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national architectural and civil drafters page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.