Hourly Rate for Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City for Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Hourly Rates By City 1. San Francisco, California 2. West Palm Beach, Florida 3. Boston, Massachusetts 4. Seattle, Washington 5. New York, New York 6. Minneapolis, Minnesota 7. Denver, Colorado 8. Jacksonville, Florida 9. Chicago, Illinois 10. Casper, Wyoming 11. Cincinnati, Ohio 12. Dallas, Texas 13. Tucson, Arizona 14. Wichita, Kansas 15. Columbus, Ohio 16. St. Louis, Missouri 17. San Diego, California 18. Lancaster, Pennsylvania 19. San Jose, California 20. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Top Cities by Popularity 1. Houston, Texas 2. Dallas, Texas 3. Seattle, Washington 4. New York, New York 5. Chicago, Illinois 6. Los Angeles, California 7. San Antonio, Texas

CAD Drafter Salaries

Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafters work in a variety or industries and may be employed by large firms, small businesses, or even self-employed. Comparing Drafter Salaries by Industry shows only a small variation in the median salary range across industries. Architecture is one field that stands out, showing slightly higher salary potential than some of the other industries listed. For all drafters, salaries will be influenced by a number of factors, including location and experience level. When researching salaries by location, it's important to take cost of living and other quality of life issues into consideration. We can see, for example, that New York shows a high median salary range on the Drafter Salaries by City chart, but how does it compare to other cities on the chart when it comes to cost of living? A comparison of both Cost of Living and Drafter Salaries between New York and Seattle shows that just the cost of housing is about 60 percent lower in Seattle. It's something to keep in mind, especially if you're open to relocating for a new job. You can use the PayScale Cost of Living Calculator to compare your current city with other cities in the U.S. If you're wondering whether your salary matches your experience level, be sure to check out the chart showing Drafter Salaries by Years Experience.