CAD Engineer Salary in Nashville, Tennessee

How much does a CAD Engineer make in Nashville, TN? The average CAD Engineer salary in Nashville, TN is $63,704 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $57,560 and $70,645. 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

- 2 days 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

- 2 days 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

- 2 days 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

- 2 days 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

- 2 days 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

- 129 days ago

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CAD Engineer in Burbank, CA

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 Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the Cumberland River. The city's population ranks 24th in the U.S. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total consolidated city-county population stood at 691,243. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-independent municipalities within Davidson County, was 667,560 in 2017. Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The 2017 population of the entire 14-...

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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 Nashville, TN. The base salary for CAD Engineer ranges from $57,560 to $70,645 with the average base salary of $63,704. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,645 to $72,401 with the average total cash compensation of $64,736.

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About Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the C....More

Nashville, Tennessee area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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