As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Ohio is $77,651, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,493 weekly, or $6,471 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $64,121 to $90,105. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,569) and 75th percentile ($84,170), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,105 per year. This $13,601 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, Ohio Senior CAD Designer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $64,121 OH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $70,569 OH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $77,651 OH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $84,170 OH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $90,105 OH August 01, 2026
25% $70,569 10% $64,121 90% $90,105 75% $84,170 $77,651 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 Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $82,371 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $87,728 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $81,586 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $84,332 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $83,713 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $83,572 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $87,654 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $83,478 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $84,374 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $85,925 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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