As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CAD Technician in Saint Cloud, MN is $64,194, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,235 weekly, or $5,350 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 Saint Cloud, MN vary widely, spanning from $53,198 to $83,212. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,438) and 75th percentile ($74,149), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,212 per year. This $15,711 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, Saint Cloud CAD Technician often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Saint Cloud currently ranks 402 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 $53,198 Saint Cloud, MN November 01, 2026
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $58,438 Saint Cloud, MN November 01, 2026
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $64,194 Saint Cloud, MN November 01, 2026
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $74,149 Saint Cloud, MN November 01, 2026
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $83,212 Saint Cloud, MN November 01, 2026
25% $58,438 10% $53,198 90% $83,212 75% $74,149 $64,194 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 Saint Cloud, MN. The base salary for CAD Technician ranges from $58,438 to $74,149 with the average base salary of $64,194. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,974 to $81,471 with the average total cash compensation of $73,754.

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About Saint Cloud, Minnesota    St. Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region. Its population is 67,984 according....More

Saint Cloud, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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