As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CAD Technician in the US is $65,064, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,251 weekly, or $5,422 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for CAD Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for CAD Technician in the US vary widely, spanning from $53,918 to $84,398. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,230) and 75th percentile ($75,184), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,398 per year. This $15,954 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Communication Skills or Computer Aided Design, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia CAD Technician often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
CAD Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $53,918 US June 01, 2026
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $59,230 US June 01, 2026
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $65,064 US June 01, 2026
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $75,184 US June 01, 2026
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $84,398 US June 01, 2026
25% $59,230 10% $53,918 90% $84,398 75% $75,184 $65,064 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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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 $59,230 to $75,184 with the average base salary of $65,064. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,980 to $81,481 with the average total cash compensation of $73,765.

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