Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,420 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Winston-Salem earn between $43,260 and $66,970.
- $37K10th
- $43K25th
- $57KMedian
- $67K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,630 | $5,052 | $29.15 |
| Median | $57,180 | $4,765 | $27.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,260 | $3,605 | $20.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,970 | $5,581 | $32.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Winston-Salem earn 9% less than the North Carolina average ($66,430) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($70,740). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $66,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $60,630 | $57,180 | $36,540 | $85,420 | 70 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $60,630, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $48,986 a year, or $4,082 a month and $1,884 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $60,630 buys what about $65,871 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 8th 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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$29.15 an hour on average, and $27.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and civil drafters take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $48,986 a year ($4,082 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,630.
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- 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 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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