As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in New York is $84,780, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,630 weekly, or $7,065 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 York vary widely, spanning from $70,009 to $98,378. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,048) and 75th percentile ($91,898), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,378 per year. This $14,850 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 York Senior CAD Designer often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $70,009 NY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $77,048 NY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $84,780 NY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $91,898 NY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $98,378 NY August 01, 2026
25% $77,048 10% $70,009 90% $98,378 75% $91,898 $84,780 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $98,813 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $89,911 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $88,494 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $102,270 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $99,370 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $91,413 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $97,569 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $95,199 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $90,999 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $89,478 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

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