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

A Cad Tech's salary grows with experience: a CAD Support Technician I (0-1 years)earns $51,870, a Cad Tech (1-3 years)earns $57,109, a CAD Support Technician III (3-5 years)earns $69,218, a CAD Support Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $76,650, a CAD Supervisor (7+ years)earns $92,399,

What are the highest paying states for a Cad Tech?

Cad Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cad Tech roles are District of Columbia $62,044, California $61,809, Massachusetts $60,985. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cad Tech roles make?

Salaries for Cad Tech level roles vary by specialization: CAD Modeler: $106,205; Cad Administrator: $92,408; CAD Coordinator: $90,494; Cad Operator: $89,934; CAD Programmer: $86,364.

Cad Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cad Tech make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cad Tech in Delaware is $56,748 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,230
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,563 to $63,805
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,841

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Cad Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,805	$5,317	$1,227	$31
Average	$56,748	$4,729	$1,091	$27
25th Percentile	$51,563	$4,297	$992	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Cad Tech Salaries

A Cad Tech'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 Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cad Tech'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): $51,870
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,109
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,218
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,650
Expert (over 8 years): $92,399

Levels	Salary
CAD Suppo... Level Cad Tech	$51,870
Cad Tech Level Cad Tech	$57,109
CAD Suppo... Level Cad Tech	$69,218
CAD Suppo... Level Cad Tech	$76,650
CAD Super... Level Cad Tech	$92,399

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

District of Columbia: $62,044.
California: $61,809.
Massachusetts: $60,985.

District of Columbia $62,044 California $61,809 Massachusetts $60,985 Washington $60,761 New Jersey $60,738 Alaska $60,660 Connecticut $59,887 New York $59,573

Hawaii $58,570 Rhode Island $58,099 Maryland $57,780 Minnesota $57,342 Colorado $57,174 Illinois $57,118 Oregon $56,905 Delaware $56,748

New Hampshire $56,650 Virginia $56,429 Pennsylvania $55,785 Nevada $55,460 North Dakota $55,353 Michigan $55,185 Wisconsin $55,123 Vermont $55,000

Texas $54,658 Maine $54,636 Arizona $54,602 Ohio $54,563 Georgia $54,047 Indiana $53,790 Wyoming $53,739 Utah $53,661

Iowa $53,627 Kansas $53,358 Louisiana $53,280 North Carolina $53,252 Missouri $53,241 Florida $53,022 Montana $52,904 Nebraska $52,792

Kentucky $52,731 South Carolina $52,506 Tennessee $52,366 Idaho $52,310 New Mexico $51,901 Oklahoma $51,812 Alabama $51,481 South Dakota $50,926

Arkansas $50,624 West Virginia $50,461 Mississippi $49,974

Top Paying Cities for Cad Teches

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: $58,732
Little Creek: $58,189
Magnolia: $58,430

Lincoln, DE $58,732 Little Creek, DE $58,189 Magnolia, DE $58,430 Milford, DE $58,732 Marydel, DE $57,970 Millsboro, DE $58,732 Millville, DE $59,124 Milton, DE $58,732

Nassau, DE $58,732 Ocean View, DE $59,124 Rehoboth Beach, DE $59,124 Seaford, DE $58,116 Selbyville, DE $59,124 Smyrna, DE $57,903 Viola, DE $58,430 Woodside, DE $58,261

Bear, DE $57,477 Newark, DE $57,499 Claymont, DE $57,544 Delaware City, DE $57,499 Hockessin, DE $57,544 Kirkwood, DE $57,499 Middletown, DE $57,785 Montchanin, DE $57,544

New Castle, DE $57,544 Odessa, DE $57,864 Port Penn, DE $57,342 Rockland, DE $57,544 Saint Georges, DE $57,499 Townsend, DE $57,780 Winterthur, DE $57,544 Lewes, DE $58,732

Wilmington, DE $57,544 Dover, DE $58,161 Dover Afb, DE $58,295 Bethany Beach, DE $59,124 Bethel, DE $58,116 Bridgeville, DE $58,732 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,222 Cheswold, DE $58,026

Clayton, DE $57,880 Dagsboro, DE $59,124 Delmar, DE $58,116 Ellendale, DE $58,732 Felton, DE $58,732 Fenwick Island, DE $59,124 Frankford, DE $59,124 Frederica, DE $58,732

Georgetown, DE $58,732 Greenwood, DE $58,732 Harbeson, DE $58,732 Harrington, DE $58,732 Hartly, DE $57,852 Houston, DE $58,732 Kenton, DE $57,880 Laurel, DE $58,116

Yorklyn, DE $57,544

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

Understanding how a Cad Tech'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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$51,563

Average $56,748/year

$63,805

$4,297

Average $4,729/month

$5,317

$992

Average $1,091/week

$1,227

$25

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,805	$5,317	$1,227	$31
Average	$56,748	$4,729	$1,091	$27
25th Percentile	$51,563	$4,297	$992	$25

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