How much does a Senior CAD Designer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior CAD Designer in Sacramento, CA is $85,775. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,190 to $94,585, with most professionals earning between $71,284 and $102,606.

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 $71,284 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $78,190 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $85,775 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $94,585 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $102,606 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
25% $78,190 10% $71,284 90% $102,606 75% $94,585 $85,775 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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Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    CAD Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Senior CAD Designer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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78190
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior CAD Designer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Senior CAD Designer ranges from $78,190 to $94,585 with the average base salary of $85,775. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,190 to $94,585 with the average total cash compensation of $85,775.
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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