How much does a CAD Drafter III make in Washington, DC? The average CAD Drafter III salary in Washington, DC is $107,486 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $97,510 and $117,464. 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 III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile CAD Drafter III Salary $88,428 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
25th Percentile CAD Drafter III Salary $97,510 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
50th Percentile CAD Drafter III Salary $107,486 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
75th Percentile CAD Drafter III Salary $117,464 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
90th Percentile CAD Drafter III Salary $126,549 Washington,DC February 26, 2024
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What skills does a CAD Drafter III need?

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.

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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.

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Pneumatics: Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.

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CAD Software: Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.

Troubleshooting 2.52%
Pneumatics 1.52%
CAD Software 0.96%
Others 95%

Job Description for CAD Drafter III

CAD Drafter III 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. Being a CAD Drafter III maintains deadlines, goals, and production standards set by the department. Coordinates and consults with engineers or designers to complete projects. Additionally, CAD Drafter III 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. The CAD Drafter III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a CAD Drafter III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For CAD Drafter III, the upper level is CAD Drafter IV and then progresses to CAD Drafter V.

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CAD Drafter III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of CAD Drafter III, the highest CAD Drafter III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the CAD Drafter III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest CAD Drafter III salary is in Miami, FL, where the CAD Drafter III salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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