Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in South Dakota

Architectural and civil drafters in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $58,770 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($58,350), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $55,530 and the median at $52,470 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$58,770
Rapid City$58,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$58,770	$58,860	$50,460	$49,402	91
Rapid City	$58,350	$57,300	$50,160	$49,064	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. 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 South 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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