Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in North Carolina
Architectural and Civil Drafters in North Carolina earn a median of $62,750 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,680
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,790; the top 10% earn over $95,540. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$95,700 median in North Carolina
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$81,960 median in North Carolina
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,700 median in North Carolina
- Landscape Architects$83,420 median in North Carolina
- Civil Engineers$100,730 median in North Carolina
- Transportation Engineers$100,730 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in North Carolina
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in North Carolina?
The median is $62,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,790 and the top 10% earn over $95,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.