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

A Cad Designer's salary grows with experience: a Cad Designer (0-2 years)earns $67,057, a CAD Drafter II (2-4 years)earns $76,345, a CAD Drafter III (4-7 years)earns $92,439, a CAD Drafter IV (7+ years)earns $119,480, a CAD Drafter V (7-10 years)earns $139,992,

What are the highest paying states for a Cad Designer?

Cad Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cad Designer roles are District of Columbia $73,734, California $73,455, Massachusetts $72,476. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cad Designer roles make?

Salaries for Cad Designer level roles vary by specialization: CAD Designer V: $138,200; CAD Designer IV: $117,900; CAD Designer III: $91,220; Senior CAD Designer: $79,748; CAD Designer II: $75,390.

Cad Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cad Designer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cad Designer in Delaware is $67,441 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,411
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,477 to $72,660
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,047

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Cad Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,660	$6,055	$1,397	$35
Average	$67,441	$5,620	$1,297	$32
25th Percentile	$61,477	$5,123	$1,182	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Cad Designer Salaries

A Cad Designer'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 Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cad Designer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,057
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,345
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,439
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,480
Expert (over 8 years): $139,992

Levels	Salary
Cad Desig... Level Cad Designer	$67,057
CAD Draft... Level Cad Designer	$76,345
CAD Draft... Level Cad Designer	$92,439
CAD Draft... Level Cad Designer	$119,480
CAD Draft... Level Cad Designer	$139,992

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How Do Cad Designer 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 Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,734.
California: $73,455.
Massachusetts: $72,476.

District of Columbia $73,734 California $73,455 Massachusetts $72,476 Washington $72,209 New Jersey $72,183 Alaska $72,089 Connecticut $71,170 New York $70,797

Hawaii $69,605 Rhode Island $69,046 Maryland $68,666 Minnesota $68,147 Colorado $67,947 Illinois $67,880 Oregon $67,627 Delaware $67,441

New Hampshire $67,324 Virginia $67,061 Pennsylvania $66,296 Nevada $65,909 North Dakota $65,783 Michigan $65,583 Wisconsin $65,510 Vermont $65,363

Texas $64,957 Maine $64,930 Arizona $64,890 Ohio $64,844 Georgia $64,231 Indiana $63,925 Wyoming $63,865 Utah $63,772

Iowa $63,732 Kansas $63,412 Louisiana $63,319 North Carolina $63,285 Missouri $63,272 Florida $63,012 Montana $62,873 Nebraska $62,739

Kentucky $62,666 South Carolina $62,400 Tennessee $62,233 Idaho $62,167 New Mexico $61,680 Oklahoma $61,574 Alabama $61,181 South Dakota $60,522

Arkansas $60,162 West Virginia $59,969 Mississippi $59,390

Top Paying Cities for Cad Designers

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: $69,798
Little Creek: $69,152
Magnolia: $69,439

Lincoln, DE $69,798 Little Creek, DE $69,152 Magnolia, DE $69,439 Milford, DE $69,798 Marydel, DE $68,893 Millsboro, DE $69,798 Millville, DE $70,265 Milton, DE $69,798

Nassau, DE $69,798 Ocean View, DE $70,265 Rehoboth Beach, DE $70,265 Seaford, DE $69,066 Selbyville, DE $70,265 Smyrna, DE $68,813 Viola, DE $69,439 Woodside, DE $69,239

Bear, DE $68,307 Newark, DE $68,333 Claymont, DE $68,387 Delaware City, DE $68,333 Hockessin, DE $68,387 Kirkwood, DE $68,333 Middletown, DE $68,673 Montchanin, DE $68,387

New Castle, DE $68,387 Odessa, DE $68,766 Port Penn, DE $68,147 Rockland, DE $68,387 Saint Georges, DE $68,333 Townsend, DE $68,666 Winterthur, DE $68,387 Lewes, DE $69,798

Wilmington, DE $68,387 Dover, DE $69,119 Dover Afb, DE $69,279 Bethany Beach, DE $70,265 Bethel, DE $69,066 Bridgeville, DE $69,798 Camden Wyoming, DE $69,192 Cheswold, DE $68,959

Clayton, DE $68,786 Dagsboro, DE $70,265 Delmar, DE $69,066 Ellendale, DE $69,798 Felton, DE $69,798 Fenwick Island, DE $70,265 Frankford, DE $70,265 Frederica, DE $69,798

Georgetown, DE $69,798 Greenwood, DE $69,798 Harbeson, DE $69,798 Harrington, DE $69,798 Hartly, DE $68,753 Houston, DE $69,798 Kenton, DE $68,786 Laurel, DE $69,066

Yorklyn, DE $68,387

Cad Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cad Designer'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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$61,477

Average $67,441/year

$72,660

$5,123

Average $5,620/month

$6,055

$1,182

Average $1,297/week

$1,397

$30

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,660	$6,055	$1,397	$35
Average	$67,441	$5,620	$1,297	$32
25th Percentile	$61,477	$5,123	$1,182	$30

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