As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in North Dakota is $78,775, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,515 weekly, or $6,565 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 North Dakota vary widely, spanning from $65,050 to $91,410. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,591) and 75th percentile ($85,389), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,410 per year. This $13,798 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, North Dakota Senior CAD Designer often earn 1.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, North Dakota currently ranks 21 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 $65,050 ND August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $71,591 ND August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $78,775 ND August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $85,389 ND August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $91,410 ND August 01, 2026
25% $71,591 10% $65,050 90% $91,410 75% $85,389 $78,775 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 Mandan, ND Avg. Salary $89,796 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location West Fargo, ND Avg. Salary $86,885 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abercrombie, ND Avg. Salary $88,152 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Absaraka, ND Avg. Salary $87,889 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, ND Avg. Salary $89,789 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agate, ND Avg. Salary $89,999 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, ND Avg. Salary $90,748 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexander, ND Avg. Salary $90,706 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almont, ND Avg. Salary $90,534 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alsen, ND Avg. Salary $89,808 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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