As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Alaska is $86,328, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,660 weekly, or $7,194 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior CAD Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior CAD Designer in Alaska vary widely, spanning from $71,286 to $100,174. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,454) and 75th percentile ($93,575), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,174 per year. This $15,121 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Pneumatics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alaska Senior CAD Designer often earn 8.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Alaska currently ranks 6 nationwide for Senior CAD Designer 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
Senior CAD Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $71,286 AK August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $78,454 AK August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $86,328 AK August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $93,575 AK August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $100,174 AK August 01, 2026
25% $78,454 10% $71,286 90% $100,174 75% $93,575 $86,328 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $96,977 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $96,909 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $96,933 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $97,079 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $97,118 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $97,035 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $97,007 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $96,944 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $96,921 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $97,014 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    CAD Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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