As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Massachusetts is $86,790, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,669 weekly, or $7,233 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $71,668 to $100,710. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,875) and 75th percentile ($94,077), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,710 per year. This $15,202 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, Massachusetts Senior CAD Designer often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $71,668 MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $78,875 MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $86,790 MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $94,077 MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $100,710 MA August 01, 2026
25% $78,875 10% $71,668 90% $100,710 75% $94,077 $86,790 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $94,331 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $96,104 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $95,362 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $96,315 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $95,383 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $100,024 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $95,306 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $100,012 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $100,020 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $98,236 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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