Computer Aided Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does a Computer Aided Engineering make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Aided Engineering in the United States is $132,999 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, a Computer Aided Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,442
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,586 to $145,270
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,195
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Computer Aided Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $145,270 $12,106 $2,794 $70
Average $132,999 $11,083 $2,558 $64
25th Percentile $121,586 $10,132 $2,338 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Computer Aided Engineering Salaries

A Computer Aided Engineering'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Computer Aided Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Aided Engineering'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): $91,751
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $117,408
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,442
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $174,828
  • Expert (over 8 years): $215,819
Levels Salary
CAE Desig... Level Computer Aided Engineering$91,751
CAE Desig... Level Computer Aided Engineering$117,408
Computer ... Level Computer Aided Engineering$130,442
CAE Desig... Level Computer Aided Engineering$174,828
CAE Desig... Level Computer Aided Engineering$215,819
$91,751 0 yr
$117,408 < 2 yrs
$130,442 2-4 yrs
$174,828 5-8 yrs
$215,819 > 8 yrs
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How Do Computer Aided Engineering 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 Computer Aided Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $147,256.
  • California: $146,698.
  • Massachusetts: $144,743.

Top Paying Cities for Computer Aided Engineerings

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:

  • San Jose: $167,752
  • San Francisco: $166,102
  • Oakland: $162,418

What Skills Can Increase a Computer Aided Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Written Communication (Mentioned in 11.11% Job Postings): Communicating information through written media to educate, inform and influence the target audience.
  • CAD (Mentioned in 2.88% Job Postings): Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer
  • Construction Management (Mentioned in 0.82% Job Postings): Construction management (CM) is a professional service that uses specialized, project management techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end. The purpose of CM is to control a project's time / delivery, cost and quality—sometimes referred to as a project management triangle or "triple constraints." CM is compatible with all project delivery systems, including design-bid-build, design-build, CM At-Risk and Public Private Partnerships. Professional construction managers may be reserved for lengthy, large-scale, high budget undertakings (commercial real estate, transportation infrastructure, industrial facilities, and military infrastructure), called capital projects.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Written Communication 11.11%
CAD 2.88%
Construction Management 0.82%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Computer Aided Engineering's salary.
  • Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • 3D Rendering: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • 3D Scanning: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interviewing
 $147,629
11%
3D Rendering
 $146,299
10%
3D Scanning
 $143,639
8%
Coaching
 $143,639
8%
Leadership
 $138,319
4%
Project Design
 $136,989
3%
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How Education impacts a Computer Aided Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Computer Aided Engineerings enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Computer Aided Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,664 and $143,905).

Computer Aided Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Computer Aided Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 10.3%
Associates 14.7%
Bachelors 51.6%
Masters 19.4%
Doctorate 3.6%
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Computer Aided Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Aided Engineering'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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$121,586
Average $132,999/year
$145,270
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Average $11,083/month
$12,106
$2,338
Average $2,558/week
$2,794
$58
Average $64/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $145,270 $12,106 $2,794 $70
Average $132,999 $11,083 $2,558 $64
25th Percentile $121,586 $10,132 $2,338 $58

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Salary Trends for Computer Aided Engineering

Salaries for a Computer Aided Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $127,299 in 2023 to around $126,568 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Computer Aided Engineering salary trends, .

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