Drafters, All Other Salary in North Carolina

Other drafters in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $63,350 a year) and the least in Raleigh ($61,090), across the 2 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other drafters average at $61,100 and the median at $59,500 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,250.

Drafters, All Other average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$63,350
Raleigh$61,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$63,350	$61,800	$50,730	$51,063	97
Raleigh	$61,090	$63,330	$49,220	$49,337	98

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

Drafters, All Other salary in other states

Drafters, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

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 17-3019.
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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