As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Duluth, MN is $76,622, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,474 weekly, or $6,385 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 Duluth, MN vary widely, spanning from $63,274 to $88,923. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,635) and 75th percentile ($83,061), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,923 per year. This $13,426 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, Duluth Senior CAD Designer often earn 6.1% lower than national averages. However, Duluth currently ranks 509 statewide 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 $63,274 Duluth, MN May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $69,635 Duluth, MN May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $76,622 Duluth, MN May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $83,061 Duluth, MN May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $88,923 Duluth, MN May 01, 2026
25% $69,635 10% $63,274 90% $88,923 75% $83,061 $76,622 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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    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior CAD Designer in Duluth, MN. The base salary for Senior CAD Designer ranges from $69,635 to $83,061 with the average base salary of $76,622. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,453 to $99,344 with the average total cash compensation of $88,976.
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About Duluth, Minnesota    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.43 square miles (226.44 km2); 67.79 square miles (175.58 km2) is land an....More

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