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CAD Drafter salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for CAD Drafter 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 Drafter postings in California

  1. CAD Drafter – Electrical Harness DesignMomentus · San Jose, CA · $95K–$120K/yr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  2. CAD Drafter (Civil 3D)KPFF Consulting Engineers · Long Beach, CA · $60K–$105K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026Apply
  3. CAD Drafter, Counter IntrusionAnduril Industries · Irvine, CA · $132K–$175K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  4. CAD Drafter, Counter IntrusionAnduril Industries · Irvine, CA · $132K–$175K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026Apply
  5. CAD DrafterGlad Construction · North Highlands, CA · $22.00–$28.00/hr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
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CAD Drafter pay in other places

  1. United States$29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr) median, $25.00–$38.46/hr typical, 82 postingsUnited States: middle half $25.00–$38.46/hr, median $29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr)
  2. SingaporeSGD 51.6K median, SGD 45K–SGD 54K typical, 49 postings
  3. Singapore, SingaporeSGD 53.4K median, SGD 45K–SGD 54K typical, 44 postings
  4. Florida$30.50/hr ($63.4K/yr) median, $30.50–$38.68/hr typical, 10 postingsFlorida: middle half $30.50–$38.68/hr, median $30.50/hr ($63.4K/yr)
  5. Ohio$22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr) median, $21.50–$23.00/hr typical, 7 postingsOhio: middle half $21.50–$23.00/hr, median $22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr)
  6. Washington$47.50/hr ($98.8K/yr) median, $40.00–$47.50/hr typical, 7 postingsWashington: middle half $40.00–$47.50/hr, median $47.50/hr ($98.8K/yr)
  7. Illinois$28.85/hr ($60K/yr) median, $26.00–$28.85/hr typical, 5 postingsIllinois: middle half $26.00–$28.85/hr, median $28.85/hr ($60K/yr)
  8. Tampa, FL$30.50/hr ($63.4K/yr) median, $30.50–$30.50/hr typical, 5 postingsTampa, FL: middle half $30.50–$30.50/hr, median $30.50/hr ($63.4K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a CAD Drafter make in California?

The median posted base pay for CAD Drafter jobs in California is $108K a year, from 9 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical CAD Drafter pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $82.5K–$115K. The top 10% list $154K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $52K or less.

How does California pay compare with all CAD Drafter jobs?

The median here is $108K, against $29.03/hr ($60.4K/yr) across all 138 postings for the role.

How many CAD Drafter jobs in California list pay?

9 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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