Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,920 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Sioux Falls earn between $50,460 and $63,500.
- $46K10th
- $50K25th
- $59KMedian
- $64K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,770 | $4,898 | $28.25 |
| Median | $58,860 | $4,905 | $28.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,460 | $4,205 | $24.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,500 | $5,292 | $30.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Sioux Falls earn 6% more than the South Dakota average ($55,530) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($70,740). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $66,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $58,770 | $58,860 | $45,630 | $74,920 | 210 |
| South Dakota | $55,530 | $52,470 | $41,070 | $72,940 | 460 |
| 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 Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $58,770, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $49,402 a year, or $4,117 a month and $1,900 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $49,402 | $4,117 |
| Working in MN | $46,929 | $3,911 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $58,770 buys what about $64,845 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other South Dakota cities
Sioux Falls ranks 1st of 2 South Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sioux Falls$58,770
- Rapid City$58,350
All Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries in South Dakota
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 Sioux Falls: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$28.25 an hour on average, and $28.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and civil drafters take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $49,402 a year ($4,117 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,770. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.73, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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