As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Montana is $75,290, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,448 weekly, or $6,274 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 Montana vary widely, spanning from $62,172 to $87,366. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,424) and 75th percentile ($81,611), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,366 per year. This $13,187 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, Montana Senior CAD Designer often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 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 $62,172 MT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $68,424 MT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $75,290 MT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $81,611 MT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $87,366 MT August 01, 2026
25% $68,424 10% $62,172 90% $87,366 75% $81,611 $75,290 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 Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $84,768 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $84,649 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $86,698 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $84,494 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $84,451 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $84,521 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $84,667 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $84,369 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $84,690 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $84,526 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

  3. Up a level:

    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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