Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $59,860 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.78
10th percentile $42,320
90th percentile $87,730
Employed locally 60
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,320
    25th
    $48,260
    50th (median)
    $59,860
    75th
    $74,930
    90th
    $87,730

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 102% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $103,710
    District of Columbia $88,430
    Alaska $85,700
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Civil Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $103,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,270
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $74,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $71,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,470
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,370

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,340
    Industrial Engineers $95,710
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,970
    Electrical Engineers $105,850
    Engineers, All Other $126,220
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Fayetteville, NC is $28.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.30 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries?

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Fayetteville, NC is 6.9% below the national median of $64,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $42,320 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,260.