Senior CAD Designer Salary in the United States

Senior CAD Designer Salary

How much does a Senior CAD Designer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior CAD Designer in the United States is $79,348. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,331 to $87,498, with most professionals earning between $65,942 and $94,918.

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10th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $65,942 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $72,331 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $79,348 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $87,498 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary $94,918 US April 01, 2025
25% $72,331 10% $65,942 90% $94,918 75% $87,498 $79,348 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior CAD Designer ?

A drafter, draughtsman (British English) or draftsman, drafting technician (American English and Canadian English) is a person who makes detailed technical drawings or plans for machinery, buildings, electronics, infrastructure, sections, etc. Drafters use computer software and manual sketches to convert the designs, plans, and layouts of engineers and architects into a set of technical drawings. Drafters operate as the supporting developers and sketch engineering designs and drawings from preliminary design concepts....

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    CAD Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior CAD Designer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior CAD Designer in the United States. The base salary for Senior CAD Designer ranges from $72,331 to $87,498 with the average base salary of $79,348. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,331 to $87,498 with the average total cash compensation of $79,348.
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Skills associated with Senior CAD Designer: Design

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