What are the main factors that influence a CAD Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A CAD Manager's salary?

A CAD Manager's salary grows with experience: a CAD Drafter V (7-10 years)earns $139,894, a CAD Supervisor (10+ years)earns $95,038, a CAD Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $113,429, a CAD Manager (10+ years)earns $128,904, a CAD Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $157,503,

What are the highest paying states for a CAD Manager?

CAD Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CAD Manager roles are District of Columbia $140,932, California $140,398, Massachusetts $138,526. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CAD Manager roles make?

Salaries for CAD Manager level roles vary by specialization: CAD Senior Manager: $155,528; CAD Designer V: $138,200; CAD Designer IV: $117,900; CAD Drafter, Specialist: $117,900; CAD Supervisor: $93,846.

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CAD Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a CAD Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a CAD Manager in Delaware is $128,904 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a CAD Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,563
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,020 to $140,764
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,200

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CAD Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,764	$11,730	$2,707	$68
Average	$128,904	$10,742	$2,479	$62
25th Percentile	$117,020	$9,752	$2,250	$56

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Key Factors That Influence CAD Manager Salaries

A CAD Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects CAD Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CAD Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

CAD Drafter V (7-10 years): $139,894
CAD Supervisor (10+ years): $95,038
CAD Senior Supervisor (10+ years): $113,429
CAD Manager (10+ years): $128,904
CAD Senior Manager (10+ years): $157,503

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CAD Drafter V	7-10 years	$139,894
CAD Supervisor	10+ years	$95,038
CAD Senior Supervisor	10+ years	$113,429
CAD Manager	10+ years	$128,904
CAD Senior Manager	10+ years	$157,503

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How Do CAD Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CAD Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $140,932.
California: $140,398.
Massachusetts: $138,526.

District of Columbia $140,932 California $140,398 Massachusetts $138,526 Washington $138,017 New Jersey $137,966 Alaska $137,788 Connecticut $136,032 New York $135,319

Hawaii $133,040 Rhode Island $131,971 Maryland $131,246 Minnesota $130,253 Colorado $129,871 Illinois $129,744 Oregon $129,260 Delaware $128,904

New Hampshire $128,680 Virginia $128,178 Pennsylvania $126,714 Nevada $125,976 North Dakota $125,734 Michigan $125,352 Wisconsin $125,212 Vermont $124,932

Texas $124,156 Maine $124,105 Arizona $124,028 Ohio $123,939 Georgia $122,768 Indiana $122,183 Wyoming $122,068 Utah $121,890

Iowa $121,814 Kansas $121,203 Louisiana $121,024 North Carolina $120,961 Missouri $120,935 Florida $120,439 Montana $120,172 Nebraska $119,917

Kentucky $119,777 South Carolina $119,268 Tennessee $118,950 Idaho $118,822 New Mexico $117,893 Oklahoma $117,690 Alabama $116,939 South Dakota $115,678

Arkansas $114,991 West Virginia $114,622 Mississippi $113,515

Top Paying Cities for CAD Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $133,410
Little Creek: $132,175
Magnolia: $132,722

Lincoln, DE $133,410 Little Creek, DE $132,175 Magnolia, DE $132,722 Milford, DE $133,410 Marydel, DE $131,678 Millsboro, DE $133,410 Millville, DE $134,301 Milton, DE $133,410

Nassau, DE $133,410 Ocean View, DE $134,301 Rehoboth Beach, DE $134,301 Seaford, DE $132,009 Selbyville, DE $134,301 Smyrna, DE $131,526 Viola, DE $132,722 Woodside, DE $132,340

Bear, DE $130,558 Newark, DE $130,609 Claymont, DE $130,711 Delaware City, DE $130,609 Hockessin, DE $130,711 Kirkwood, DE $130,609 Middletown, DE $131,258 Montchanin, DE $130,711

New Castle, DE $130,711 Odessa, DE $131,437 Port Penn, DE $130,253 Rockland, DE $130,711 Saint Georges, DE $130,609 Townsend, DE $131,246 Winterthur, DE $130,711 Lewes, DE $133,410

Wilmington, DE $130,711 Dover, DE $132,111 Dover Afb, DE $132,417 Bethany Beach, DE $134,301 Bethel, DE $132,009 Bridgeville, DE $133,410 Camden Wyoming, DE $132,251 Cheswold, DE $131,806

Clayton, DE $131,475 Dagsboro, DE $134,301 Delmar, DE $132,009 Ellendale, DE $133,410 Felton, DE $133,410 Fenwick Island, DE $134,301 Frankford, DE $134,301 Frederica, DE $133,410

Georgetown, DE $133,410 Greenwood, DE $133,410 Harbeson, DE $133,410 Harrington, DE $133,410 Hartly, DE $131,411 Houston, DE $133,410 Kenton, DE $131,475 Laurel, DE $132,009

Yorklyn, DE $130,711

CAD Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CAD Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$117,020

Average $128,904/year

$140,764

$9,752

Average $10,742/month

$11,730

$2,250

Average $2,479/week

$2,707

$56

Average $62/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,764	$11,730	$2,707	$68
Average	$128,904	$10,742	$2,479	$62
25th Percentile	$117,020	$9,752	$2,250	$56

CAD Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a CAD Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the CAD Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $157,503 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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