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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in North Carolina
- Raleigh$69,980
- Wilmington$69,190
- Greenville$68,340
- Charlotte$67,460
- Greensboro$64,860
- Durham$64,070
- Asheville$63,890
- Winston-Salem$60,630
- Fayetteville$54,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $69,980 | $65,840 | $52,710 | $55,777 | 98 |
| Wilmington | $69,190 | $66,660 | $49,790 | $55,253 | 96 |
| Greenville | $68,340 | $64,900 | $55,740 | $54,689 | 88 |
| Charlotte | $67,460 | $63,940 | $52,720 | $54,105 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $64,860 | $63,230 | $49,660 | $52,216 | 93 |
| Durham | $64,070 | $61,080 | $49,670 | $51,613 | 98 |
| Asheville | $63,890 | $59,560 | $51,990 | $51,475 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $60,630 | $57,180 | $43,260 | $48,986 | 92 |
| Fayetteville | $54,070 | $56,120 | $42,610 | $43,977 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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