What are the main factors that influence a CAE Designer III's salary?

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

How does experience change A CAE Designer 's salary?

A CAE Designer 's salary grows with experience: a CAE Designer I (0-2 years)earns $72,610, a CAE Designer II (2-4 years)earns $81,612, a CAE Designer III (4-7 years)earns $112,466, a CAE Designer IV (7+ years)earns $129,833, a CAE Designer V (7-10 years)earns $147,983,

What are the highest paying states for a CAE Designer III?

CAE Designer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CAE Designer III roles are District of Columbia $125,818, California $125,341, Massachusetts $123,670. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CAE Designer roles make?

Salaries for CAE Designer level roles vary by specialization: CAE: $834,496; CAE Designer VI: $199,500; CAE Designer V: $149,523; CAE Designer IV: $131,184; Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III: $113,700.

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CAE Designer III Salary in Nevada

How much does a CAE Designer III make in Nevada?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a CAE Designer III in Nevada is $112,466 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a CAE Designer III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,442
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,263 to $123,445
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,974

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CAE Designer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,445	$10,287	$2,374	$59
Average	$112,466	$9,372	$2,163	$54
25th Percentile	$102,263	$8,522	$1,967	$49

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Key Factors That Influence CAE Designer III Salaries

A CAE Designer III'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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CAE Designer I	0-2 years	$72,610
CAE Designer II	2-4 years	$81,612
CAE Designer III	4-7 years	$112,466
CAE Designer IV	7+ years	$129,833
CAE Designer V	7-10 years	$147,983

How Do CAE Designer III 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 CAE Designer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $125,818.
California: $125,341.
Massachusetts: $123,670.

District of Columbia $125,818 California $125,341 Massachusetts $123,670 Washington $123,216 New Jersey $123,170 Alaska $123,011 Connecticut $121,443 New York $120,806

Hawaii $118,772 Rhode Island $117,818 Maryland $117,170 Minnesota $116,284 Colorado $115,943 Illinois $115,829 Oregon $115,397 Delaware $115,079

New Hampshire $114,879 Virginia $114,431 Pennsylvania $113,125 Nevada $112,466 North Dakota $112,250 Michigan $111,909 Wisconsin $111,784 Vermont $111,534

Texas $110,841 Maine $110,795 Arizona $110,727 Ohio $110,647 Georgia $109,602 Indiana $109,079 Wyoming $108,977 Utah $108,818

Iowa $108,750 Kansas $108,204 Louisiana $108,045 North Carolina $107,988 Missouri $107,966 Florida $107,522 Montana $107,284 Nebraska $107,056

Kentucky $106,931 South Carolina $106,477 Tennessee $106,193 Idaho $106,079 New Mexico $105,250 Oklahoma $105,068 Alabama $104,397 South Dakota $103,272

Arkansas $102,659 West Virginia $102,329 Mississippi $101,341

Top Paying Cities for CAE Designer IIIs

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:

The Lakes: $111,545
Alamo: $109,841
Henderson: $111,091

The Lakes, NV $111,545 Alamo, NV $109,841 Henderson, NV $111,091 Beatty, NV $109,841 Blue Diamond, NV $110,863 Boulder City, NV $109,954 Bunkerville, NV $109,841 Caliente, NV $109,841

Dyer, NV $113,181 Goldfield, NV $113,181 Hiko, NV $109,841 Indian Springs, NV $109,841 Jean, NV $109,841 Amargosa Valley, NV $109,841 Logandale, NV $109,841 Manhattan, NV $112,022

Mercury, NV $109,841 Mesquite, NV $109,841 Moapa, NV $109,841 Laughlin, NV $109,841 North Las Vegas, NV $111,545 Coyote Springs, NV $109,841 Cal Nev Ari, NV $109,841 Overton, NV $109,841

Pahrump, NV $109,841 Panaca, NV $109,841 Pioche, NV $109,841 Round Mountain, NV $112,022 Searchlight, NV $109,841 Silverpeak, NV $113,181 Tonopah, NV $111,295 Sloan, NV $111,091

Las Vegas, NV $111,545 Nellis Afb, NV $111,204 Ely, NV $106,454 Austin, NV $112,022 Baker, NV $107,045 Duckwater, NV $109,841 Eureka, NV $107,579 Lund, NV $107,977

Mc Gill, NV $107,045 Ruth, NV $107,045 Crystal Bay, NV $115,102 Dayton, NV $112,920 Denio, NV $108,079 Empire, NV $112,159 Fallon, NV $112,022 Fernley, NV $112,136

Gabbs, NV $112,022 Gardnerville, NV $111,897 Genoa, NV $113,147 Gerlach, NV $112,159 Glenbrook, NV $113,261 Golconda, NV $107,579 Hawthorne, NV $111,897 Imlay, NV $112,159

Lovelock, NV $112,159 Luning, NV $111,897 Mc Dermitt, NV $104,011 Mina, NV $111,897 Minden, NV $113,261 Nixon, NV $112,147 Orovada, NV $108,079 Paradise Valley, NV $101,352

Schurz, NV $111,897 Silver City, NV $113,602 Silver Springs, NV $112,125 Smith, NV $111,897 Sparks, NV $113,863 Sun Valley, NV $113,863 Valmy, NV $107,579 Verdi, NV $113,863

Virginia City, NV $113,602 Wadsworth, NV $112,193 Wellington, NV $111,897 Winnemucca, NV $112,159 Yerington, NV $111,897 Zephyr Cove, NV $112,806 Stateline, NV $112,693 Incline Village, NV $113,488

Reno, NV $113,863 Carson City, NV $113,602 Washoe Valley, NV $113,602 Elko, NV $98,693 Spring Creek, NV $98,693 Battle Mountain, NV $112,022 Crescent Valley, NV $98,693 Carlin, NV $98,693

Deeth, NV $98,693 Halleck, NV $98,693 Jackpot, NV $98,693 Jarbidge, NV $98,693 Lamoille, NV $98,693 Montello, NV $98,693 Mountain City, NV $98,693 Owyhee, NV $98,693

Ruby Valley, NV $98,693 Tuscarora, NV $98,693 Wells, NV $98,693 West Wendover, NV $104,568

CAE Designer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CAE Designer III'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$102,263

Average $112,466/year

$123,445

$8,522

Average $9,372/month

$10,287

$1,967

Average $2,163/week

$2,374

$49

Average $54/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,445	$10,287	$2,374	$59
Average	$112,466	$9,372	$2,163	$54
25th Percentile	$102,263	$8,522	$1,967	$49

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