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CAD Designer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for CAD Designer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest CAD Designer postings in California

  1. Sr. CAD DesignerAstrolab · Hawthorne, CA · $157K–$177K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. CAD DesignerArmstrong World Industries · Carson, CA · $61.3K–$76.6K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  3. CAD Designer II (Energy)Cupertino Electric · Remote · $44.23–$55.29/hr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  4. CAD Designer II (Energy)Cupertino Electric · Remote · $44.23–$55.29/hr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  5. Senior CAD DesignerYOCHANA🚀 · Santa Clara, CA · $50.00–$52.00/hr · Posted Nov 1, 2026
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CAD Designer pay in other places

  1. United States$38.46/hr ($80K/yr) median, $30.05–$45.43/hr typical, 119 postingsUnited States: middle half $30.05–$45.43/hr, median $38.46/hr ($80K/yr)
  2. United Kingdom£35K median, £30.5K–£37.5K typical, 14 postings
  3. England, United Kingdom£35K median, £30.5K–£37.5K typical, 14 postings
  4. Florida$64.9K median, $56.1K–$85K typical, 12 postingsFlorida: middle half $56.1K–$85K, median $64.9K
  5. Indiana$42.89/hr ($89.2K/yr) median, $34.86–$42.89/hr typical, 8 postingsIndiana: middle half $34.86–$42.89/hr, median $42.89/hr ($89.2K/yr)
  6. Illinois$92K median, $58.7K–$92K typical, 7 postingsIllinois: middle half $58.7K–$92K, median $92K
  7. Wisconsin$78K median, $73.5K–$84.5K typical, 7 postingsWisconsin: middle half $73.5K–$84.5K, median $78K
  8. Colorado$33.65/hr ($70K/yr) median, $30.50–$50.96/hr typical, 6 postingsColorado: middle half $30.50–$50.96/hr, median $33.65/hr ($70K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a CAD Designer make in California?

The median posted base pay for CAD Designer jobs in California is $49.76/hr ($104K/yr), from 10 job postings with pay at 8 companies.

What is the typical CAD Designer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $36.06–$72.12/hr. The top 10% list $160K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $60.6K or less.

How does California pay compare with all CAD Designer jobs?

The median here is $49.76/hr ($104K/yr), against $37.50/hr ($78K/yr) across all 141 postings for the role.

How many CAD Designer jobs in California list pay?

10 open postings at 8 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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