Feed checked 2026-09-04 · 1 live role
Freelance Structural Detailer Jobs — North Africa (Rates Published)
Freelance Structural Detailers working for North Africa bill $13–$36 per hour in 2026, against a US baseline of $38–$80. Detailers who learn connection design and local code detail move into Lead Detailer or Detailing Manager roles, often at a fabricator rather than a design office. Every role below publishes its pay range before you apply.
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Hourly and annual USD estimates for freelance structural detailer jobs — north africa, derived from purchasing-power-adjusted market indices. Treat them as estimates, not quotes.
| Market | Hourly (USD) | Annual (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $17–$36 | $23,500–$43,000 |
| Tunisia | $15–$32 | $21,000–$38,000 |
| Algeria | $15–$32 | $21,000–$38,000 |
| Egypt | $13–$28 | $18,000–$33,500 |
What this work involves
- Model steel or concrete elements to fabrication level
- Issue shop drawings, assembly marks and material lists
- Coordinate connection design queries with the engineer
- Update details against the latest structural revision
- Check clashes between structure and MEP penetrations
Tools employers ask for
Questions and answers
How much does a freelance Structural Detailer earn in North Africa in 2026?
Freelance Structural Detailers in North Africa earn $13–$36 per hour in 2026, or $18,000–$43,000 a year full-time. In Morocco specifically the hourly band is $17–$36, roughly 170–360 MAD per hour at current rates. US-based equivalents bill $38–$80.
Why is the pay gap between North Africa and the US so wide?
The gap tracks client location rather than skill. A Structural Detailer in Morocco bills $17–$36 an hour locally but $38–$80 on direct US contracts for identical deliverables, which is why winning work abroad matters more than adding software to a CV.
What software do North Africa employers ask a Structural Detailer for?
Tekla Structures, Revit, Advance Steel appear on most postings, with SDS/2 and AutoCAD on larger packages. European architecture practices and engineering offices outsourcing production, plus Gulf contractors running delivery offices in Casablanca and Tunis.
Which standards do clients in North Africa specify?
French-influenced drawing conventions and NF/Eurocode detailing dominate local work, while export work follows client CAD manuals and ISO 19650.
How much timezone overlap does North Africa remote work require?
Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria sit at UTC+1, identical to Western Europe, so no shifted schedule is needed for European clients.
How are freelance Structural Detailer contracts paid in North Africa?
Freelance engagements are billed hourly or per delivered package, usually starting with one trial package before a monthly retainer. European contracts invoice in EUR by SEPA transfer or Wise, usually monthly; local contracts pay in MAD, TND or DZD at a fraction of the export rate.