As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Technician in California is $70,500. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,258 to $78,241, with most professionals earning between $56,664 and $85,288.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile CAD Technician Salary | $56,664 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary | $63,258 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary | $70,500 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary | $78,241 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary | $85,288 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
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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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $75,046 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $76,114 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $78,820 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $74,904 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $72,981 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $77,681 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $75,260 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $70,917 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $86,866 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $86,652 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
5 - 7 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
| Job Title | Experience | EDUCATION | Salary Compared to This Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title CAD Drafter III | Experience 4 - 7 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Support Technician I | Experience 0 - 1 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Support Technician II | Experience 1 - 3 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Support Technician IV | Experience 5 - 7 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Field Service Technician III | Experience 3 - 5 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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