AutoCAD Designer

October 30, 2016

AutoCAD Designer Job Description

Architectural Drafters Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect. Civil Drafters Prepare drawings and topographical and relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, pipelines, flood control projects, and water and sewerage control systems. Electronic Drafters Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic equipment.

AutoCAD Designer Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a AutoCAD Designer is $46386 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $73939. The lowest salary reported was $31907. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a AutoCAD Designer is $23.07 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $36.77. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $15.87. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a AutoCAD Designer are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $1011 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $1250 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a AutoCAD Designer. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $34,765 – $77,566
Michigan – $31,208 – $103,004
Minnesota – $41,176 – $51,456
New York – $32,500 – $68,504
North Carolina – $28,147 – $55,996
Ohio – $43,237 – $51,726
Texas – $31,822 – $80,537

These are the highest paying cities for a AutoCAD Designer. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Los Angeles, California –
Tulsa, Oklahoma –
Dallas, Texas –
Cincinnati, Ohio –
San Francisco, California –
Phoenix, Arizona –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a AutoCAD Designer from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $46386 while in 2007 it was just $43017.56

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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76%

24%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 76% of AutoCAD Designers were males while 24% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter
$25,167 – $52,599
Drafter Design
$25,842 – $56,235
AutoCAD Operator
$24,831 – $52,885

Future Jobs

Architect (but not Landscape or Naval)
$39,001 – $89,005
Senior Mechanical Designer
$45,174 – $92,171
Design Architect
$35,905 – $87,049