What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for CAD Programmer?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of CAD Programmer in the United States is $42. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for CAD Programmer in the US can go up to $48 and the lowest down to $34, but most earn between $38 and $45. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CAD Programmer in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
CAD Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $34 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $38 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $42 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $45 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $48 US January 01, 2026
25% $38 10% $34 90% $48 75% $45 $42 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of CAD Programmer in the United States. The average hourly rate for CAD Programmer ranges from $38 to $45 with the average hourly pay of $42. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $43 to $53 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $48.
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