CAD Technician Salary in Tacoma, Washington

CAD Technician Salary in Tacoma, WA

How much does a CAD Technician make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Technician in Tacoma, WA is $69,132. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,030 to $76,723, with most professionals earning between $55,564 and $83,634.

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10th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $55,564 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $62,030 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $69,132 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $76,723 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $83,634 Tacoma,WA April 01, 2025
25% $62,030 10% $55,564 90% $83,634 75% $76,723 $69,132 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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for CAD Technician ranges from $62,030 to $76,723 with the average base salary of $69,132. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,030 to $76,723 with the average total cash compensation of $69,132.

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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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