CAD Technician Salary in the United States

CAD Technician Salary

How much does a CAD Technician make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Technician in the United States is $71,201. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,167 to $79,454, with most professionals earning between $55,852 and $86,967.

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10th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $55,852 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $63,167 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $71,201 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $79,454 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $86,967 US March 01, 2025
25% $63,167 10% $55,852 90% $86,967 75% $79,454 $71,201 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a CAD Technician ?

A drafter, draughtsman (British English) or draftsman, drafting technician (American English and Canadian English) is a person who makes detailed technical drawings or plans for machinery, buildings, electronics, infrastructure, sections, etc. Drafters use computer software and manual sketches to convert the designs, plans, and layouts of engineers and architects into a set of technical drawings. Drafters operate as the supporting developers and sketch engineering designs and drawings from preliminary design concepts....

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    CAD Support Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    CAD Technician

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    CAD Support Technician IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CAD Technician in the United States. The base salary for CAD Technician ranges from $63,167 to $79,454 with the average base salary of $71,201. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,057 to $81,767 with the average total cash compensation of $72,832.

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Skills associated with CAD Technician: Design, Drawing, Regulatory Compliance, AutoCAD ...More

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