As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CAD Technician in Aberdeen, SD is $60,193, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,158 weekly, or $5,016 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 Aberdeen, SD vary widely, spanning from $49,883 to $78,026. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,797) and 75th percentile ($69,528), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,026 per year. This $14,731 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, Aberdeen CAD Technician often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Aberdeen currently ranks 667 statewide for CAD Technician job salary. 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 $49,883 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $54,797 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $60,193 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $69,528 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $78,026 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
25% $54,797 10% $49,883 90% $78,026 75% $69,528 $60,193 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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About Aberdeen, South Dakota    Aberdeen (Lakota: Ablíla) is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States, about 125 miles (201 km) northeast of Pierre.....More

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