CAD Designer / Drafter
All drafters not listed separately.
At a Glance
CAD Designer / Drafter earns an average of $49,532/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 4.7–5.4 years. Top skills: Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), AutoCAD.
$49,532/yr
High school or GED
4.7–5.4 years
29
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Drafters, All Other
Median Wage
$62,010/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-6.9%
Education
Associate's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Computer-Aided Design
SolidWorks (CAD)
AutoCAD
Project Management
Bill Of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Documentation
3D Modeling
Autodesk
Animations
Mechanical Design
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
Architectural Drawing
Engineering Change Order
Computer-Aided Technologies
Sheet Metal
Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
Engineering Drawings
Rough Sketches
Mechanical Electrical And Plumbing (MEP) Systems
Shop Drawing
New Product Development
Common Skills (7)
Communication
Sales
Detail Oriented
Quality Assurance
Teamwork
Organizational Skills
Related Specializations
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