Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,640 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Wilmington earn between $49,790 and $81,100.
- $36K10th
- $50K25th
- $67KMedian
- $81K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,190 | $5,766 | $33.26 |
| Median | $66,660 | $5,555 | $32.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,790 | $4,149 | $23.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,100 | $6,758 | $38.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Wilmington earn 4% more than the North Carolina average ($66,430) and about the same as the U.S. average ($70,740). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $66,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $69,190 | $66,660 | $36,310 | $106,640 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $66,430 | $62,750 | $42,790 | $95,540 | 2,680 |
| United States | $70,740 | $66,150 | $46,260 | $99,710 | 103,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary after taxes in Wilmington
On the average salary of $69,190, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $55,253 a year, or $4,604 a month and $2,125 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $69,190 buys what about $71,757 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 2nd of 9 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($69,980).
- 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
All Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for architectural and civil drafters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,870).
- San Jose, CA$93,870
- Lake Charles, LA$90,720
- San Francisco, CA$89,290
- Denver, CO$83,770
- Rochester, MN$83,220
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Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Wilmington: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Wilmington?
$33.26 an hour on average, and $32.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and civil drafters take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $55,253 a year ($4,604 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,190.
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($70,740).
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; area Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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