CAD Drafter Salary in the US

$48,900
per year
per month
$4,080
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,200/year
Bonus
$100/month

CAD Drafter - Average Salary

The average salary for a CAD Drafter is $48,900 per year ($4,080 per month), which is $4,590 (-9%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A CAD Drafter can expect an average starting salary of $36,320. The highest salaries can exceed $73,490.
$36,320
Low
$48,900
Average salary
$73,490
High
$3,030
Low
$4,080
Average salary
$6,120
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$39,000
$78,090
Salary$36,320 - 73,490
Bonus$0 - 4,600
Total Pay$36,320 - 78,090
$0
$3,250
$6,500
Salary$3,030 - 6,120
Bonus$0 - 380
Total Pay$3,030 - 6,500

CAD Drafter Salary Range

Low
$36,320
Average salary
$48,900
Senior
$56,780
High
$73,490
Low
$3,030
Average salary
$4,080
Senior
$4,730
High
$6,120
Among CAD Drafters in the U.S., Entry Level CAD Drafters and Junior CAD Drafters have lower salaries, while Lead CAD Drafters and Senior CAD Drafters enjoy the highest salaries.

CAD Drafter - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Lead CAD Drafter$58K/year
+18% 
Senior CAD Drafter$57K/year
+16% 
Civil CAD Drafter$53K/year
+9% 
Mechanical CAD Drafter$53K/year
+8% 
Electrical CAD Drafter$51K/year
+5% 
Junior CAD Drafter$43K/year
 -12%
Entry Level CAD Drafter$41K/year
 -17%

CAD Drafter - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level CAD Drafter with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $40,480 per year. A mid level CAD Drafter with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $46,470, while a Senior CAD Drafter with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $56,840. CAD Drafters with more than 20 years of experience earn $59,340 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a CAD Drafter

Late Career▲ +21%
Senior▲ +16%
Average Salary$48,900/year
Mid Level▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -17%

Gender Breakdown

Female
23%
Male
77%

CAD Drafter - Jobs by Location

CAD Drafter - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all CAD Drafter 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 Drafter

How much does a CAD Drafter make in the US?
A CAD Drafter in the US earns an average of $48,900 gross per year, which is about $4,080 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the CAD Drafter updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a CAD Drafter in the US?
The starting salary of a CAD Drafter in the US is around $36,320 gross per year. Entry Level CAD Drafters and Junior CAD Drafters usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a CAD Drafter in the US?
The highest salary of a CAD Drafter in the US can reach and exceed $73,490 gross per year. Lead CAD Drafters and Senior CAD Drafters usually have the highest salaries.
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