As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Arkansas is $72,045, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,385 weekly, or $6,004 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 Arkansas vary widely, spanning from $59,492 to $83,600. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,474) and 75th percentile ($78,093), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,600 per year. This $12,619 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, Arkansas Senior CAD Designer often earn 9.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Arkansas currently ranks 49 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 $59,492 AR August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $65,474 AR August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $72,045 AR August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $78,093 AR August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $83,600 AR August 01, 2026
25% $65,474 10% $59,492 90% $83,600 75% $78,093 $72,045 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior CAD Designer ?

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 Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $79,306 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $79,850 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $81,184 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $78,789 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $79,295 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $78,940 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $78,935 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $79,346 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $79,386 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $79,022 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    CAD Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior CAD Designer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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