Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in North Dakota

Architectural and civil drafters in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $71,430 a year) and the least in Fargo ($68,170), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $67,570 and the median at $64,720 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$71,430
Grand Forks$68,290
Fargo$68,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$71,430	$67,780	$60,300	$58,969	91
Grand Forks	$68,290	$60,800	$59,110	$56,821	87
Fargo	$68,170	$65,030	$59,790	$56,739	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other states

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

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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