As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior CAD Designer in Washington is $86,471, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,663 weekly, or $7,206 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $71,405 to $100,340. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,585) and 75th percentile ($93,731), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,340 per year. This $15,146 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, Washington Senior CAD Designer often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $71,405 WA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $78,585 WA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $86,471 WA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $93,731 WA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $100,340 WA August 01, 2026
25% $78,585 10% $71,405 90% $100,340 75% $93,731 $86,471 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $94,129 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $93,237 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $91,540 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $94,465 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $91,978 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $91,423 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $96,889 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $90,843 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $93,081 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $93,774 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    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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