CAD Engineer Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a CAD Engineer make in Columbia, SC? The average CAD Engineer salary in Columbia, SC is $61,979 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $56,002 and $68,732. 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.

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Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer CAD CAM -- 14458 with Security Clearance

Northrop Grumman - ROY , UT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees

- 1 day ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer CAD CAM -- 14458 with Security Clearance

Northrop Grumman - HUNTSVILLE , AL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees

- 1 day ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer CAD CAM -- 14458 with Security Clearance

Northrop Grumman - COLORADO SPRINGS , CO

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees

- 1 day ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer CAD CAM -- 14458 with Security Clearance

Northrop Grumman - SAN ANTONIO , TX

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees

- 1 day ago

Model-Based Engineering Electrical CAD/PLM Tools Engineer (Level with Security Clearance

Northrop Grumman - MELBOURNE , FL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees

- 1 day ago

Sr. Principal Database Engineer (CAD/PLM)- (AHT)

Northrop Grumman - NORTHRIDGE , CA

Requisition ID: R10177171* Category: Engineering* Location: Northridge, California, United States of America | Unknown, Virginia, United States of America* Clea

- 126 days ago

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Prepare meeting recordings for streaming or other publication by customizing the recording presentation formats or encoding standards.

January 07, 2023

Provide technical and practical knowledge required to troubleshoot meeting problems, including issues capturing, recording, encoding, transmitting, or viewing streamed meetings.

April 22, 2023

CAD Engineer in Castle Hayne, NC

Requirements include strong communication skills, strong mathematical abilities, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to support management.

April 11, 2023

CAD Engineer in Chesapeake, VA

Develop Installation Control Drawings for each new TI (hardware build) and Aegis Baseline.

October 29, 2022

Review Ship Installation Drawings and ensure compliance to Technical Data Packages, shipcheck redlines, and previous Liaison Action Reports.

March 20, 2023

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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68732

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57057

70441

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CAD Engineer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for CAD Engineer ranges from $56,002 to $68,732 with the average base salary of $61,979. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,057 to $70,441 with the average total cash compensation of $62,983.

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About Columbia, South Carolina One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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