As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Utah is $76,367, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,469 weekly, or $6,364 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 Utah vary widely, spanning from $63,061 to $88,616. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,402) and 75th percentile ($82,778), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,616 per year. This $13,376 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, Utah Senior CAD Designer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 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 $63,061 UT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $69,402 UT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $76,367 UT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $82,778 UT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $88,616 UT August 01, 2026
25% $69,402 10% $63,061 90% $88,616 75% $82,778 $76,367 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 Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $85,703 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $86,684 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $85,658 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $85,202 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $85,569 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $86,435 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $85,508 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $85,402 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $85,053 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $85,333 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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