What are the main factors that influence an AutoCAD Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An AutoCAD Engineer's salary?

An AutoCAD Engineer's salary grows with experience: a CAD Drafter III (4-7 years)earns $90,684, a CAD Drafter IV (7+ years)earns $117,211, a AutoCAD Engineer (7-10 years)earns $137,334, a CAD Supervisor (10+ years)earns $93,299, a CAD Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $111,354,

What are the highest paying states for an AutoCAD Engineer?

AutoCAD Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for AutoCAD Engineer roles are District of Columbia $150,850, California $150,278, Massachusetts $148,275. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of AutoCAD Engineer roles make?

Salaries for AutoCAD Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Autocad Specialist: $118,194; Autocad Detailer: $91,445; Autocad Designer: $91,239; Autocad Operator: $90,505; Autocad Drafter: $87,424.

AutoCAD Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an AutoCAD Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an AutoCAD Engineer in Delaware is $137,975 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

However, an AutoCAD Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,629
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,341 to $146,693
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,480

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AutoCAD Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,693	$12,224	$2,821	$71
Average	$137,975	$11,498	$2,653	$66
25th Percentile	$129,341	$10,778	$2,487	$62

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Key Factors That Influence AutoCAD Engineer Salaries

An AutoCAD Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects AutoCAD Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AutoCAD Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $90,684
Early Career (1-2 years): $117,211
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $137,334
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,299
Expert (over 8 years): $111,354

Levels	Salary
CAD Draft... Level AutoCAD Engineer	$90,684
CAD Draft... Level AutoCAD Engineer	$117,211
AutoCAD E... Level AutoCAD Engineer	$137,334
CAD Super... Level AutoCAD Engineer	$93,299
CAD Senio... Level AutoCAD Engineer	$111,354

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How Do AutoCAD Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract AutoCAD Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $150,850.
California: $150,278.
Massachusetts: $148,275.

District of Columbia $150,850 California $150,278 Massachusetts $148,275 Washington $147,730 New Jersey $147,676 Alaska $147,485 Connecticut $145,605 New York $144,842

Hawaii $142,403 Rhode Island $141,259 Maryland $140,482 Minnesota $139,420 Colorado $139,011 Illinois $138,875 Oregon $138,357 Delaware $137,975

New Hampshire $137,736 Virginia $137,199 Pennsylvania $135,632 Nevada $134,842 North Dakota $134,583 Michigan $134,174 Wisconsin $134,024 Vermont $133,724

Texas $132,893 Maine $132,839 Arizona $132,757 Ohio $132,662 Georgia $131,408 Indiana $130,782 Wyoming $130,659 Utah $130,468

Iowa $130,386 Kansas $129,732 Louisiana $129,542 North Carolina $129,474 Missouri $129,446 Florida $128,915 Montana $128,629 Nebraska $128,356

Kentucky $128,207 South Carolina $127,662 Tennessee $127,321 Idaho $127,185 New Mexico $126,190 Oklahoma $125,972 Alabama $125,168 South Dakota $123,819

Arkansas $123,084 West Virginia $122,689 Mississippi $121,503

Top Paying Cities for AutoCAD Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $142,798
Little Creek: $141,477
Magnolia: $142,063

Lincoln, DE $142,798 Little Creek, DE $141,477 Magnolia, DE $142,063 Milford, DE $142,798 Marydel, DE $140,945 Millsboro, DE $142,798 Millville, DE $143,752 Milton, DE $142,798

Nassau, DE $142,798 Ocean View, DE $143,752 Rehoboth Beach, DE $143,752 Seaford, DE $141,300 Selbyville, DE $143,752 Smyrna, DE $140,782 Viola, DE $142,063 Woodside, DE $141,654

Bear, DE $139,746 Newark, DE $139,801 Claymont, DE $139,910 Delaware City, DE $139,801 Hockessin, DE $139,910 Kirkwood, DE $139,801 Middletown, DE $140,496 Montchanin, DE $139,910

New Castle, DE $139,910 Odessa, DE $140,687 Port Penn, DE $139,420 Rockland, DE $139,910 Saint Georges, DE $139,801 Townsend, DE $140,482 Winterthur, DE $139,910 Lewes, DE $142,798

Wilmington, DE $139,910 Dover, DE $141,409 Dover Afb, DE $141,736 Bethany Beach, DE $143,752 Bethel, DE $141,300 Bridgeville, DE $142,798 Camden Wyoming, DE $141,559 Cheswold, DE $141,082

Clayton, DE $140,727 Dagsboro, DE $143,752 Delmar, DE $141,300 Ellendale, DE $142,798 Felton, DE $142,798 Fenwick Island, DE $143,752 Frankford, DE $143,752 Frederica, DE $142,798

Georgetown, DE $142,798 Greenwood, DE $142,798 Harbeson, DE $142,798 Harrington, DE $142,798 Hartly, DE $140,659 Houston, DE $142,798 Kenton, DE $140,727 Laurel, DE $141,300

Yorklyn, DE $139,910

AutoCAD Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AutoCAD Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$129,341

Average $137,975/year

$146,693

$10,778

Average $11,498/month

$12,224

$2,487

Average $2,653/week

$2,821

$62

Average $66/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,693	$12,224	$2,821	$71
Average	$137,975	$11,498	$2,653	$66
25th Percentile	$129,341	$10,778	$2,487	$62

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