As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Minnesota is $81,606, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,569 weekly, or $6,801 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $67,388 to $94,695. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,164) and 75th percentile ($88,458), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,695 per year. This $14,294 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, Minnesota Senior CAD Designer often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 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 $67,388 MN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $74,164 MN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $81,606 MN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $88,458 MN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $94,695 MN August 01, 2026
25% $74,164 10% $67,388 90% $94,695 75% $88,458 $81,606 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 Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $92,468 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $93,559 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $86,913 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $88,639 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $86,674 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $85,248 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $92,515 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $87,002 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $86,915 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $86,963 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    CAD Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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