As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Pennsylvania is $79,389, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,527 weekly, or $6,616 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $65,557 to $92,123. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,149) and 75th percentile ($86,055), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,123 per year. This $13,906 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, Pennsylvania Senior CAD Designer often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $65,557 PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $72,149 PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $79,389 PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $86,055 PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $92,123 PA August 01, 2026
25% $72,149 10% $65,557 90% $92,123 75% $86,055 $79,389 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $91,094 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $84,835 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $87,390 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $94,336 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $92,601 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $84,065 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $81,243 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $85,940 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $86,741 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $88,981 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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