CAD Technician Salary in Rapid City, South Dakota

CAD Technician Salary in Rapid City, SD

How much does a CAD Technician make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Technician in Rapid City, SD is $56,879. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,036 to $63,125, with most professionals earning between $45,716 and $68,811.

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10th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $45,716 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $51,036 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $56,879 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $63,125 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $68,811 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25% $51,036 10% $45,716 90% $68,811 75% $63,125 $56,879 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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  1. Down a level:

    CAD Support Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    CAD Technician

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    CAD Support Technician IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Rapid City, SD. The base salary for CAD Technician ranges from $51,036 to $63,125 with the average base salary of $56,879. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,036 to $63,125 with the average total cash compensation of $56,879.

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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, 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

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