As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CAD Technician in Alcester, SD is $59,751, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,149 weekly, or $4,979 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 Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $49,514 to $77,298. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,393) and 75th percentile ($68,936), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,298 per year. This $14,543 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, Alcester CAD Technician often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. 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 $49,514 Alcester, SD October 01, 2026
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $54,393 Alcester, SD October 01, 2026
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $59,751 Alcester, SD October 01, 2026
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $68,936 Alcester, SD October 01, 2026
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $77,298 Alcester, SD October 01, 2026
25% $54,393 10% $49,514 90% $77,298 75% $68,936 $59,751 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 Alcester, South Dakota    Alcester is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population ....More

Alcester, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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