As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CAD Technician in Pierre, SD is $54,821, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,054 weekly, or $4,568 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $45,431 to $71,062. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,906) and 75th percentile ($63,322), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,062 per year. This $13,416 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, Pierre CAD Technician often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 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 $45,431 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $49,906 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $54,821 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $63,322 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $71,062 Pierre, SD November 01, 2026
25% $49,906 10% $45,431 90% $71,062 75% $63,322 $54,821 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 Pierre, SD. The base salary for CAD Technician ranges from $49,906 to $63,322 with the average base salary of $54,821. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,195 to $69,576 with the average total cash compensation of $62,986.

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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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