CAD Modeler Salary in Chicago, IL

Change City

How much does a CAD Modeler make in Chicago, IL? The average CAD Modeler salary in Chicago, IL is $103,598 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $92,401 and $115,099. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Search CAD Modeler Jobs in Chicago, IL

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

Salary range for a CAD Modeler

$92,401 to $115,099

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust CAD Modeler Salary:
Select State
Select City in IL
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Chicago, Illinois

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

CAD Modeler

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the CAD Modeler job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for CAD Modeler.

Search CAD Modeler Job Openings

Job Openings for CAD Modeler in Chicago, IL

BIM/CAD Design Modeler

DIRECT Staffing Solutions - Tempe , AZ

BIM/CAD Design modeler will work directly with the prefabrication and preconstruction teams, participating in preliminary design, prefabrication design, BIM coordination and final design deliverables

ZipRecruiter - 75 days ago

CAD Modeler/Draftsman

Adrenalin Attractions - March Air Force Base , CA

As a CAD Draftsman, you will work with our CAD team to model in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD and prepare construction drawings for various themed entertainment projects. The ideal candidate has ...

ZipRecruiter - 20 days ago

CAD 3D Modeling Steel Detailing and Product Design Modeling.

Next Level Metal - Evansville , IL

Produce real world usable complete CAD drawings in a timely manner. Qualifications Must speak clear and fluent English. Have to be self starter and work well with others. Posess the abilty to ...

LinkedIn - 54 days ago

CAD Operator

Opti-Fit - Rancho Cordova , CA

This position is for a skilled AutoCAD drafter to generate solid and surface CAD models for our clients using AutoCAD. You will be responsible for working with the sales department capturing the ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago

BIM / CAD Coordinator- HVAC

Aero Mechanical Inc - Johnston , RI

As BIM/CAD Coordinator, collaborates on project management with designers involved with model integration. * Attends kick off meetings with design and or operations staff at beginning of project to ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

CAD Engineer

Delta Research Inc - Huntsville , AL

In this role as a CAD Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and/or modifying 3D missile models, assemblies, and detail drawings utilizing multiple design software packages concurrently

ZipRecruiter - 25 days ago

What does a CAD Modeler do?

Common responsibilities of a CAD Modeler

Develops surface data records based on sketches, renderings, engineering drawings and also based on own design proposals.

July 28, 2022

Supports the Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEFP) Manager in managing configuration of all drafting and modeling software.

January 04, 2023

Evaluate, recommend, develop and implement improved construction or service systems, policies, methods and procedures.

March 04, 2023

Provide updates to takeoff amounts as needed by Estimating Department due to plan changes, client requests, and management requests.

March 26, 2023

Review, assess, and incorporate various mechanical, vulnerability/lethality analysis and processes.

March 28, 2023

Create final drawings for engineering and construction related purposes and review for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with required standards.

March 29, 2023

Performs work that involves conventional practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting requirements, unsuitability of conventional methods, or difficult coordination requirements.

March 31, 2023

Prepare advanced AutoCAD and Revit details from sketches, marked-up prints, as-built and other reference material under the direction of the Engineering Team.

May 08, 2023

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, guidelines, procedures, and criteria.

May 13, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge in creating tool ready, complex surfaces and solid models that are built to tight tolerances and smooth parting lines.

May 21, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

CAD Modeler Salary By Experience Levels in Chicago, IL

How much should you be earning in CAD Modeler in Chicago, IL based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for CAD Modeler in Chicago, IL

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

CAD Modeler Salary By Level of Education in Chicago, IL

Do you know how much should you be paid for a CAD Modeler position in Chicago, IL based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for CAD Modeler in Chicago, IL and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for CAD Modeler in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

92401

115099

103598

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

95406

122851

108174

What is the average salary for CAD Modeler in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CAD Modeler in Chicago, IL. The base salary for CAD Modeler ranges from $92,401 to $115,099 with the average base salary of $103,598. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,406 to $122,851 with the average total cash compensation of $108,174.

View Average Salary for CAD Modeler as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$103,598	$92,401 - $115,099
Bonus	$4,576	$3,004 - $7,752
Total Pay	$108,174	$95,406 - $122,851

* 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.

CAD Modeler Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,921 - $115,746	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,921 - $115,746	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,815 - $115,615	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,886 - $115,703	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,886 - $115,703	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,806 - $113,112	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

See salaries for CAD Modeler in locations close to Chicago, IL. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to CAD Modeler in Chicago, IL

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE 3D CAD Modeler	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $58,592	MAXIMUM SALARY $71,045
JOB TITLE Data Modeler	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $91,390	MAXIMUM SALARY $114,090
JOB TITLE 3D Modeler	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $64,686	MAXIMUM SALARY $86,751
JOB TITLE Clay Modeler	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $82,908	MAXIMUM SALARY $111,190
JOB TITLE Quantitative Modeler	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $117,565	MAXIMUM SALARY $150,469
JOB TITLE Statistical Modeler	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $92,401	MAXIMUM SALARY $115,099

The CAD Modeler job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Chicago, IL that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

92401

115099

About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

CAD Modeler Salary in popular cities: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet

Recently searched related titles: Director Of Major Gifts

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role