Architectural CAD Designer Salary in Norfolk, VA

How much does an Architectural CAD Designer make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Architectural CAD Designer in Norfolk, VA is $64,822. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,486 to $73,067, with most professionals earning between $52,717 and $80,574.

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What does an Architectural CAD Designer do?

Common responsibilities of an Architectural CAD Designer

Create layout drawings as well as part drawings for proposals.

February 18, 2023

Develop detail and assembly drawings using AutoCAD and manual drafting techniques.

March 14, 2023

Communicate with design team, sales team, architects, designers and contractors to gather proper technical data for each project.

February 03, 2023

Check plans for design accuracy.

February 26, 2023

Prepare shop drawings from supplied architectural plans and sketches.

March 13, 2023

Review designs for compliance with applicable codes.

March 14, 2023

Contribute to a team effort in engineering department.

March 31, 2023

Answer questions from manufacturing floor representatives, project managers, customers.

April 13, 2023

Document field conditions and create drawings from documented conditions.

April 20, 2023

Assist in the preparation, compilation of drawings and other data necessary for plan submittals to Building Departments.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Architectural CAD Designer in Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

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58486

73067

64822

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

59600

75121

65778

What is the average salary for Architectural CAD Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Architectural CAD Designer in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Architectural CAD Designer ranges from $58,486 to $73,067 with the average base salary of $64,822. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,600 to $75,121 with the average total cash compensation of $65,778.

View Average Salary for Architectural CAD Designer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$64,822	$58,486 - $73,067
Bonus	$956	$1,114 - $2,053
Total Pay	$65,778	$59,600 - $75,121

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Architectural CAD Designer Salary Near Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,486 - $73,067	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,411 - $72,974	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,421 - $74,236	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,617 - $73,231	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,392 - $72,951	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,617 - $73,231	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA

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About Norfolk, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 42 square miles (110 km2) (43.9%) is water. Norfolk is located at 36°55′N 76°12′W / 36.917°N 76.200°W / 36.917; -76.200 (36.8857° N, 76.2599° W) The city is located at the southeastern corner of Virginia at the junction of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the United States, with an estimated...

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