As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Texas is $77,787, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,496 weekly, or $6,482 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $64,235 to $90,261. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,693) and 75th percentile ($84,316), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,261 per year. This $13,623 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, Texas Senior CAD Designer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $64,235 TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $70,693 TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $77,787 TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $84,316 TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $90,261 TX July 01, 2026
25% $70,693 10% $64,235 90% $90,261 75% $84,316 $77,787 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $81,189 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $80,278 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $79,376 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $81,916 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $80,054 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $88,750 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $83,813 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $80,191 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $79,980 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $82,760 Date Updated July 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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