What are the main factors that influence a Structural CAD Designer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Structural CAD Designer's salary?

A Structural CAD Designer's salary grows with experience: an Structural CAD Designer (0-2 years)earns $67,913, an Industrial Designer II (2-4 years)earns $80,819, an Industrial Designer III (4-7 years)earns $99,255, an Industrial Designer IV (7+ years)earns $125,637,

What are the highest paying states for a Structural CAD Designer?

Structural CAD Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Structural CAD Designer roles are District of Columbia $74,775, California $74,491, Massachusetts $73,499. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Structural CAD Designer roles make?

Salaries for Structural CAD Designer level roles vary by specialization: CAD Designer V: $138,200; Structural Designer: $126,877; CAD Designer IV: $117,900; CAD Designer III: $91,220; Senior CAD Designer: $79,748.

Structural CAD Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Structural CAD Designer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Structural CAD Designer in Delaware is $68,393 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Structural CAD Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,868
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,064 to $74,923
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,301

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Structural CAD Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,923	$6,244	$1,441	$36
Average	$68,393	$5,699	$1,315	$33
25th Percentile	$62,064	$5,172	$1,194	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Structural CAD Designer Salaries

A Structural CAD Designer'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 Do Structural CAD Designer 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 Structural CAD Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,775.
California: $74,491.
Massachusetts: $73,499.

District of Columbia $74,775 California $74,491 Massachusetts $73,499 Washington $73,229 New Jersey $73,202 Alaska $73,107 Connecticut $72,175 New York $71,797

Hawaii $70,588 Rhode Island $70,021 Maryland $69,636 Minnesota $69,109 Colorado $68,906 Illinois $68,839 Oregon $68,582 Delaware $68,393

New Hampshire $68,274 Virginia $68,008 Pennsylvania $67,231 Nevada $66,840 North Dakota $66,711 Michigan $66,509 Wisconsin $66,434 Vermont $66,286

Texas $65,874 Maine $65,847 Arizona $65,806 Ohio $65,759 Georgia $65,138 Indiana $64,827 Wyoming $64,766 Utah $64,672

Iowa $64,631 Kansas $64,307 Louisiana $64,213 North Carolina $64,179 Missouri $64,165 Florida $63,902 Montana $63,760 Nebraska $63,625

Kentucky $63,551 South Carolina $63,281 Tennessee $63,112 Idaho $63,044 New Mexico $62,551 Oklahoma $62,443 Alabama $62,045 South Dakota $61,376

Arkansas $61,011 West Virginia $60,816 Mississippi $60,228

Top Paying Cities for Structural CAD Designers

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: $68,085
Little Creek: $68,583
Magnolia: $68,485

Lincoln, DE $68,085 Little Creek, DE $68,583 Magnolia, DE $68,485 Milford, DE $68,258 Marydel, DE $68,370 Millsboro, DE $67,799 Millville, DE $67,904 Milton, DE $68,022

Nassau, DE $68,071 Ocean View, DE $67,893 Rehoboth Beach, DE $68,023 Seaford, DE $68,061 Selbyville, DE $67,780 Smyrna, DE $68,631 Viola, DE $68,315 Woodside, DE $68,498

Bear, DE $68,340 Newark, DE $68,315 Claymont, DE $68,454 Delaware City, DE $68,383 Hockessin, DE $68,309 Kirkwood, DE $68,370 Middletown, DE $68,396 Montchanin, DE $68,324

New Castle, DE $68,334 Odessa, DE $68,430 Port Penn, DE $68,476 Rockland, DE $68,331 Saint Georges, DE $68,375 Townsend, DE $68,480 Winterthur, DE $68,339 Lewes, DE $68,048

Wilmington, DE $68,312 Dover, DE $68,583 Dover Afb, DE $68,222 Bethany Beach, DE $67,821 Bethel, DE $67,891 Bridgeville, DE $68,051 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,390 Cheswold, DE $68,561

Clayton, DE $68,563 Dagsboro, DE $67,774 Delmar, DE $67,665 Ellendale, DE $67,870 Felton, DE $68,253 Fenwick Island, DE $67,789 Frankford, DE $67,670 Frederica, DE $68,320

Georgetown, DE $67,748 Greenwood, DE $68,062 Harbeson, DE $67,820 Harrington, DE $68,166 Hartly, DE $68,378 Houston, DE $68,069 Kenton, DE $68,567 Laurel, DE $67,708

Yorklyn, DE $68,329

Structural CAD Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Structural CAD Designer'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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$62,064

Average $68,393/year

$74,923

$5,172

Average $5,699/month

$6,244

$1,194

Average $1,315/week

$1,441

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,923	$6,244	$1,441	$36
Average	$68,393	$5,699	$1,315	$33
25th Percentile	$62,064	$5,172	$1,194	$30

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