How much does a Senior CAD Designer make in Hartford, CT?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior CAD Designer in Hartford, CT is $84,498. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,025 to $93,177, with most professionals earning between $70,222 and $101,078.

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 $70,222 Hartford,CT May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $77,025 Hartford,CT May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $84,498 Hartford,CT May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $93,177 Hartford,CT May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $101,078 Hartford,CT May 01, 2025
25% $77,025 10% $70,222 90% $101,078 75% $93,177 $84,498 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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Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    CAD Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Senior CAD Designer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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93177
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
85090
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95085
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 Hartford, CT. The base salary for Senior CAD Designer ranges from $77,025 to $93,177 with the average base salary of $84,498. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,090 to $105,912 with the average total cash compensation of $95,085.
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Skills associated with Senior CAD Designer: Design

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