Architectural Cad Operator Salary in the United States

How much does an Architectural Cad Operator make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Cad Operator in the United States is $62,001 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,346
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,016 to $67,416
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,387
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Architectural Cad Operator Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $67,416 $5,618 $1,296 $32
Average $62,001 $5,167 $1,192 $30
25th Percentile $58,016 $4,835 $1,116 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Architectural Cad Operator Salaries

An Architectural Cad Operator'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 Architectural Cad Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architectural Cad Operator'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): $56,845
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,278
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,369
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $184,727
  • Expert (over 8 years): $205,057
Levels Salary
Talent Ac... Level Architectural Cad Operator$56,845
Architect... Level Architectural Cad Operator$62,278
Talent Ac... Level Architectural Cad Operator$110,369
Talent Ac... Level Architectural Cad Operator$184,727
VP of Tal... Level Architectural Cad Operator$205,057
$56,845 0 yr
$62,278 < 2 yrs
$110,369 2-4 yrs
$184,727 5-8 yrs
$205,057 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Architectural Cad Operators

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: $78,202
  • San Francisco: $77,433
  • Oakland: $75,715

What Skills Can Increase an Architectural Cad Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.59% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • HRIS (Mentioned in 0.93% Job Postings): HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions. Is a system that lets you keep track of all your employees and information about them.
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Scheduling 6.59%
Microsoft Office 2.14%
HRIS 0.93%
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 an Architectural Cad Operator's salary.
  • HR Management: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Full-Cycle Recruiting: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
HR Management
 $83,701
35%
Collaboration
 $75,641
22%
Full-Cycle Recruiting
 $73,161
18%
PowerPoint
 $73,161
18%
Administrative Support
 $72,541
17%
Partnering
 $72,541
17%
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Architectural Cad Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architectural Cad Operator'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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$58,016
Average $62,001/year
$67,416
$4,835
Average $5,167/month
$5,618
$1,116
Average $1,192/week
$1,296
$28
Average $30/hour
$32
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $67,416 $5,618 $1,296 $32
Average $62,001 $5,167 $1,192 $30
25th Percentile $58,016 $4,835 $1,116 $28

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Salary Trends for Architectural Cad Operator

Salaries for an Architectural Cad Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,671 in 2023 to around $52,157 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Architectural Cad Operator salary trends, .

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