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How much does a CAD Drafter, Entry make in Houston, TX? The average CAD Drafter, Entry salary in Houston, TX is $64,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $58,700 and $71,100. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

CAD Drafter, Entry Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile CAD Drafter, Entry Salary $53,328 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile CAD Drafter, Entry Salary $58,700 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile CAD Drafter, Entry Salary $64,600 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile CAD Drafter, Entry Salary $71,100 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile CAD Drafter, Entry Salary $77,018 Houston,TX March 26, 2024
25% $58,700 10% $53,328 90% $77,018 75% $71,100 $64,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description

The CAD Drafter, Entry reviews engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. Transforms initial rough product designs into working documents using computer aided design (CAD). Being a CAD Drafter, Entry may require an associate's degree. Collaborates with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs. In addition, CAD Drafter, Entry typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a CAD Drafter, Entry work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a CAD Drafter, Entry typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Job Openings for CAD Drafter, Entry in Houston, TX
  • Overview Drafter/CAD Operator IV ( BTES ): Bowhead seeks a Drafter/CAD Operator IV to join our team in supporting the Department of Logistics Brooke Army M...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Ardurra is seeking an. Entry Level. CAD Technician. to join our staff in. Corpus Christi, TX. Primary Function. The CAD Technician will perform assignments...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Company Description. Meade Engineering is a leading engineering firm, we specialize in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for data center bu...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Job Summary. The CAD Drafter / Designer works within the tank repair group creating detailed fabrication, erection drawings and bill of materials for tank ...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • For more than 78 years Winholt Equipment has been an industry leader in the custom design and manufacturing of food handling and food preparation equipment...
    - 1 Day Ago

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  1. This Job:

    CAD Drafter, Entry

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    CAD Drafter, Experienced

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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