CAD Programmer Salary in the United States

CAD Programmer Salary

How much does a CAD Programmer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Programmer in the United States is $93,995. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $76,177 to a high of $111,896, with most professionals earning between $84,669 and $103,365.

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10th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $76,177 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $84,669 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $93,995 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $103,365 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $111,896 US March 01, 2025
25% $84,669 10% $76,177 90% $111,896 75% $103,365 $93,995 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    CAD Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Programmer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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84669
103365
93995

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
86757
107984
96946
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CAD Programmer in the United States. The base salary for CAD Programmer ranges from $84,669 to $103,365 with the average base salary of $93,995. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,757 to $107,984 with the average total cash compensation of $96,946.
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