CAD Modeler Salary in Tacoma, Washington

How much does a CAD Modeler make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Modeler in Tacoma, WA is $109,874. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,090 to $122,719, with most professionals earning between $83,541 and $134,413.

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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 Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

96090

122719

109874

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

99021

130432

114823

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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for CAD Modeler ranges from $96,090 to $122,719 with the average base salary of $109,874. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,021 to $130,432 with the average total cash compensation of $114,823.

View Average Salary for CAD Modeler as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$109,874	$96,090 - $122,719
Bonus	$4,949	$2,931 - $7,714
Total Pay	$114,823	$99,021 - $130,432

* 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 Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,090 - $122,719	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,090 - $122,719	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,090 - $122,719	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,198 - $120,302	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,107 - $125,294	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,904 - $122,480	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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