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CAD drafter salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$26.45
Average $26.45
Low $18.29
High $38.24

The average salary for a cad drafter is $26.45 per hour in the United States. 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

CAD Drafter job openings in United States

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CAD Drafter
FORTE AND TABLADA4.7out of 5 stars.
Gonzales, LA
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for CAD Drafter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Oxford Global Resources
 
$150,800per year
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KellyMitchell
 
$135,200per year
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Verista
 
$135,200per year
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Orscheln
 
$126,018per year
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Motive Companies
 
$124,000per year
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Lawrence Berkeley National Lab...
 
$121,986per year
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Highest paying cities for CAD Drafters near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $30.48 per hour
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $29.77 per hour
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $27.30 per hour
  4. Tampa, FL
    $26.68 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $26.64 per hour

Where can a CAD Drafter earn more?

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

Entry Level CAD Drafter

Job openings
Average $20.41 per hour

Senior CAD Drafter

Job openings
Average $37.91 per hour