As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CAD Technician in Texas is $63,461, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,220 weekly, or $5,288 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for CAD Technician in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for CAD Technician in Texas vary widely, spanning from $52,579 to $82,324. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,765) and 75th percentile ($73,335), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,324 per year. This $15,570 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, Texas CAD Technician often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide 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 $52,579 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $57,765 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $63,461 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $73,335 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $82,324 TX April 01, 2026
25% $57,765 10% $52,579 90% $82,324 75% $73,335 $63,461 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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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $63,983 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $64,019 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $64,178 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $68,909 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $63,710 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $71,113 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $66,864 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $64,919 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $63,710 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $67,015 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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