CAD Modeler Salary in Rockford, Illinois

How much does a CAD Modeler make in Rockford, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Modeler in Rockford, IL is $97,847. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,572 to $109,285, with most professionals earning between $74,396 and $119,699.

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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

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Average Salary Range for CAD Modeler in Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

85572

109285

97847

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88182

116154

102254

What is the average salary for CAD Modeler in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CAD Modeler in Rockford, IL. The base salary for CAD Modeler ranges from $85,572 to $109,285 with the average base salary of $97,847. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,182 to $116,154 with the average total cash compensation of $102,254.

View Average Salary for CAD Modeler as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$97,847	$85,572 - $109,285
Bonus	$4,407	$2,610 - $6,869
Total Pay	$102,254	$88,182 - $116,154

* 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 Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,794 - $109,569	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,289 - $115,310	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,018 - $116,240	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,098 - $116,342	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,526 - $111,781	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,573 - $115,673	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL

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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...

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