CAD Technician Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

CAD Technician Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a CAD Technician make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Technician in Washington, DC is $79,247. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,305 to $88,432, with most professionals earning between $62,163 and $96,794.

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10th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $62,163 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $70,305 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $79,247 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $88,432 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile CAD Technician Salary $96,794 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25% $70,305 10% $62,163 90% $96,794 75% $88,432 $79,247 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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Average Base Salary

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88432
79247

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Washington, DC. The base salary for CAD Technician ranges from $70,305 to $88,432 with the average base salary of $79,247. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,296 to $91,007 with the average total cash compensation of $81,062.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with CAD Technician: Design, Drawing, Regulatory Compliance, AutoCAD ...More

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