As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CAD Technician in Abilene, TX is $57,398, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,104 weekly, or $4,783 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 Abilene, TX vary widely, spanning from $47,548 to $74,333. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,242) and 75th percentile ($66,262), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,333 per year. This $14,020 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, Abilene CAD Technician often earn 9.6% lower than national averages. However, Abilene currently ranks 784 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 $47,548 Abilene, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $52,242 Abilene, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $57,398 Abilene, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $66,262 Abilene, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $74,333 Abilene, TX May 01, 2026
25% $52,242 10% $47,548 90% $74,333 75% $66,262 $57,398 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Abilene, TX. The base salary for CAD Technician ranges from $52,242 to $66,262 with the average base salary of $57,398. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,932 to $71,690 with the average total cash compensation of $64,902.

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About Abilene, Texas    Abilene is located in northeastern Taylor County. The city limits extend north into Jones County. Interstate 20 leads east 149 miles (240 km) to Fort ....More

Abilene, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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