As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in New Hampshire is $80,621, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,550 weekly, or $6,718 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 New Hampshire vary widely, spanning from $66,574 to $93,552. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,268) and 75th percentile ($87,389), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,552 per year. This $14,121 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, New Hampshire Senior CAD Designer often earn 1.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, New Hampshire currently ranks 17 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 $66,574 NH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $73,268 NH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $80,621 NH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $87,389 NH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $93,552 NH August 01, 2026
25% $73,268 10% $66,574 90% $93,552 75% $87,389 $80,621 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bedford, NH Avg. Salary $92,665 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Derry, NH Avg. Salary $94,113 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Merrimack, NH Avg. Salary $95,366 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Salem, NH Avg. Salary $95,376 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acworth, NH Avg. Salary $90,223 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alstead, NH Avg. Salary $90,334 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton, NH Avg. Salary $91,376 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton Bay, NH Avg. Salary $91,003 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, NH Avg. Salary $94,210 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andover, NH Avg. Salary $90,675 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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