The salary of a CAD Drafter II in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Drafter II in the United States is $75,339. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,014 to $85,251, with most professionals earning between $63,255 and $94,275.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $85,251 | $7,104 | $1,639 | $41 |
| Average | $75,339 | $6,278 | $1,449 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,014 | $5,751 | $1,327 | $33 |
An entry-level CAD Drafter II with less than 1 year of experience earns about $73,262. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $73,451. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $74,395. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $76,375, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $79,333.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level CAD Drafter II | $73,262 |
| Intermediate Level CAD Drafter II | $73,451 |
| Senior Level CAD Drafter II | $74,395 |
| Specialist Level CAD Drafter II | $76,375 |
| Expert Level CAD Drafter II | $79,333 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in CAD Drafter II compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $80,678 in 2023 to approximately $79,905 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of CAD Drafter II salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $75,339 | 70.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,763 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,164 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,507 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 7.8% | ||
| Pension | $4,068 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $9,272 | 8.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $107,466 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.9% |
| High School | 21.0% |
| Associates | 54.0% |
| Bachelors | 21.9% |
| Masters | 1.9% |
| Doctorate | 0.3% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of CAD Drafter II is $75,339. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of CAD Drafter II is $36; the average weekly pay of CAD Drafter II is $1,449; the average monthly pay of CAD Drafter II is $6,278.
A CAD Drafter II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a CAD Drafter II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a CAD Drafter II is $94,550.
The highest pay for CAD Drafter II is $94,275.
The lowest pay for CAD Drafter II is $63,255.
Utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) software and other techniques, standards, and tools to prepare technical drawings. Prepares computer-aided design (CAD) drafts, drawings, and schematics derived from a variety of specifications, layouts, blueprints, and sketches. Maintains deadlines, goals, and production standards set by the department. Coordinates and consults with engineers or designers to complete projects. Transforms initial rough product designs into working documents using CAD software. Collaborates with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Attention to Detail: Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Product Design: Product design as a verb is to create a new product to be sold by a business to its customers. A very broad coefficient and effective generation and development of ideas through a process that leads to new products. Thus, it is a major aspect of new product development. Due to the absence of a consensually accepted definition that reflects the breadth of the topic sufficiently, two discrete, yet interdependent, definitions are needed: one that explicitly defines product design in reference to the artifact, the other that defines the product design process in relation to this artifact. Product design as a noun: the set of properties of an artifact, consisting of the discrete properties of the form (i.e., the aesthetics of the tangible good and/or service) and the function (i.e. its capabilities) together with the holistic properties of the integrated form and function.
Technical Drawing: A technical drawing, also known as an engineering drawing, is a detailed, precise diagram or plan that conveys information about how an object functions or is constructed.
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