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CAD Drafter, Senior Salary in the United States

CAD Drafter, Senior Salary

How much does a CAD Drafter, Senior make in the United States? The average CAD Drafter, Senior salary in the United States is $96,790 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $87,790 and $105,790. 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.

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10th Percentile CAD Drafter, Senior Salary $79,596 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile CAD Drafter, Senior Salary $87,790 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile CAD Drafter, Senior Salary $96,790 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile CAD Drafter, Senior Salary $105,790 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile CAD Drafter, Senior Salary $113,984 US March 26, 2024
25% $87,790 10% $79,596 90% $113,984 75% $105,790 $96,790 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The CAD Drafter, Senior reviews engineering drawing and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. Transforms complex rough product designs into working documents using computer aided design (CAD). Being a CAD Drafter, Senior may supervise and guide lower-level CAD drafters. Collaborates with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs. In addition, CAD Drafter, Senior may require an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a CAD Drafter, Senior work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a CAD Drafter, Senior typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    CAD Drafter, Experienced

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Drafter, Senior

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    CAD Designer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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