Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in North Dakota
Architectural and Civil Drafters in North Dakota earn a median of $64,720 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,430; the top 10% earn over $92,820. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
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- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97,110 median in North Dakota
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,030 median in North Dakota
- Civil Engineers$98,190 median in North Dakota
- Transportation Engineers$98,190 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$71,070 median in North Dakota
- Wind Energy Engineers$100,250 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in North Dakota
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in North Dakota?
The median is $64,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,430 and the top 10% earn over $92,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.