Electrical Cad Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrical Cad Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Cad Technician in the United States is $56,543 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,964
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,371 to $63,568
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,663
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Electrical Cad Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,568 $5,297 $1,222 $31
Average $56,543 $4,712 $1,087 $27
25th Percentile $51,371 $4,281 $988 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Cad Technician Salaries

An Electrical Cad Technician'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 Electrical Cad Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Cad Technician'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): $51,698
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $56,902
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,991
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,382
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,099
Levels Salary
CAD Suppo... Level Electrical Cad Technician$51,698
Electrica... Level Electrical Cad Technician$56,902
CAD Suppo... Level Electrical Cad Technician$68,991
CAD Suppo... Level Electrical Cad Technician$76,382
CAD Super... Level Electrical Cad Technician$92,099
$51,698 0 yr
$56,902 < 2 yrs
$68,991 2-4 yrs
$76,382 5-8 yrs
$92,099 > 8 yrs
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How Do Electrical Cad Technician 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 Electrical Cad Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,604.
  • California: $62,366.
  • Massachusetts: $61,535.

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Cad Technicians

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: $71,317
  • San Francisco: $70,536
  • Oakland: $69,050

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical Cad Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communication Skills (Mentioned in 4.55% Job Postings): Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.
  • Computer Aided Design (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): CAD (computer-aided design) is the use of computer-based software to aid in design processes. CAD software is frequently used by different types of engineers and designers.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 4.55% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Communication Skills 4.55%
Computer Aided Design 9.09%
Civil Engineering 4.55%
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 Electrical Cad Technician's salary.
  • Application Design: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Illustrator: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Photoshop: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Application Design
$66,720
18%
Illustrator
$59,370
5%
Photoshop
$59,370
5%
Consulting
$57,673
2%
Project Design
$57,673
2%
Communication Skills
$57,108
1%
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Electrical Cad Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electrical Cad Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Electrical Cad Technician positions in MFG Durable or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electrical Cad Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electrical Cad Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Media$79,160$38.040%
Energy & Utilities$73,505$35.030%
Business Services$70,678$34.025%
Aerospace & Defense$67,851$33.020%
Telecom$66,720$32.018%

Electrical Cad Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Cad Technician'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Electrical Cad Technician

Salaries for an Electrical Cad Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,940 in 2023 to around $52,794 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electrical Cad Technician salary trends, .

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FAQ about Electrical Cad Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Electrical Cad Technician?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Electrical Cad Technician roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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