CAD Designer Salary in the US

$56,300
per year
per month
$4,690
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,600/year
Bonus
$130/month

CAD Designer - Average Salary

The average salary for a CAD Designer is $56,300 per year ($4,690 per month), which is $2,810 (+5%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A CAD Designer can expect an average starting salary of $40,260. The highest salaries can exceed $90,160.
$40,260
Low
$56,300
Average salary
$90,160
High
$3,360
Low
$4,690
Average salary
$7,510
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$200
$47,600
$95,460
Salary$40,260 - 90,160
Bonus$200 - 5,300
Total Pay$40,460 - 95,460
$20
$3,970
$7,950
Salary$3,360 - 7,510
Bonus$20 - 440
Total Pay$3,380 - 7,950

CAD Designer Salary Range

Low
$40,260
Average salary
$56,300
Senior
$70,230
High
$90,160
Low
$3,360
Average salary
$4,690
Senior
$5,850
High
$7,510
Among CAD Designers in the US, Entry Level CAD Designers tend to have the lowest salaries, while 3D CAD Designers, Mechanical CAD Designers and Senior CAD Designers enjoy the highest salaries.

CAD Designer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior CAD Designer$75K/year
+34% 
Mechanical CAD Designer$66K/year
+17% 
3D CAD Designer$65K/year
+16% 
Civil CAD Designer$63K/year
+12% 
Dental CAD CAM Designer$61K/year
+8% 
Jewelry CAD Designer$54K/year
 -4%
Entry Level CAD Designer$43K/year
 -24%

CAD Designer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level CAD Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $44,350 per year. A mid level CAD Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $49,860, while a Senior CAD Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $65,640. CAD Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn $75,380 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a CAD Designer

Late Career▲ +34%
Senior▲ +17%
Average Salary$56,300/year
Mid Level▼ -11%
Entry Level▼ -21%

Gender Breakdown

Female
22%
Male
78%

CAD Designer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all CAD Designer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the CAD Designer

How much does a CAD Designer make in the US?
A CAD Designer in the US earns an average of $56,300 gross per year, which is about $4,690 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the CAD Designer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a CAD Designer in the US?
The starting salary of a CAD Designer in the US is around $40,260 gross per year. Entry Level CAD Designers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a CAD Designer in the US?
The highest salary of a CAD Designer in the US can reach and exceed $90,160 gross per year. 3D CAD Designers, Mechanical CAD Designers and Senior CAD Designers usually have the highest salaries.
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