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CAD designer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a CAD Designer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$30.10
Average $30.10
Low $19.15
High $47.30

The average salary for a cad designer is $30.10 per hour in the United States. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

CAD Designer job openings in United States

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CAD Designer
Gibson Inc3out of 5 stars.
Nashville, TN
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for CAD Designer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kett Engineering Corporation
 
$249,600per year
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Tennessee Board of Regents
 
$208,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$208,000per year
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Protingent
 
$201,760per year
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Apple
 
$200,200per year
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AMD
 
$200,000per year
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Highest paying cities for CAD Designers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $37.46 per hour
  2. Houston, TX
    $33.89 per hour
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $33.42 per hour
  4. Nashville, TN
    $32.50 per hour
  5. Tempe, AZ
    $30.63 per hour

Where can a CAD Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for CAD Designers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as CAD Designer get paid in United States?

Junior CAD Designer

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Average $27.98 per hour

Senior CAD Designer

Job openings
Average $51,604 per year