As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Indiana is $76,550, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,472 weekly, or $6,379 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 Indiana vary widely, spanning from $63,213 to $88,828. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,569) and 75th percentile ($82,977), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,828 per year. This $13,408 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, Indiana Senior CAD Designer often earn 4.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Indiana currently ranks 30 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 $63,213 IN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $69,569 IN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $76,550 IN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $82,977 IN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $88,828 IN August 01, 2026
25% $69,569 10% $63,213 90% $88,828 75% $82,977 $76,550 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 Vincennes, IN Avg. Salary $80,567 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Advance, IN Avg. Salary $86,147 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, IN Avg. Salary $84,211 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, IN Avg. Salary $84,669 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, IN Avg. Salary $84,135 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, IN Avg. Salary $84,447 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, IN Avg. Salary $83,682 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ambia, IN Avg. Salary $84,392 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amboy, IN Avg. Salary $84,080 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amo, IN Avg. Salary $86,245 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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