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CAD Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 22 open job postings for CAD Engineer 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 Engineer postings in California

  1. CAD Engineer, EnergyTesla · Palo Alto, CA · $108K–$234K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Principal CAD EngineerAmpere Computing · Santa Clara, CA · $195K–$292K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. Sr Staff CAD EngineerMarvell · Santa Clara, CA · $128K–$191K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. CAD Engineering InternRambus · San Jose, CA · $25.80–$47.80/hr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Principal CAD EngineerMicron Technology · San Jose, CA · $186K–$317K/yr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
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CAD Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$160K median, $115K–$176K typical, 59 postingsUnited States: middle half $115K–$176K, median $160K
  2. United Kingdom£48.6K median, £35K–£55.9K typical, 12 postings
  3. Santa Clara, CA$160K median, $159K–$216K typical, 10 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $159K–$216K, median $160K
  4. Idaho$163K median, $163K–$163K typical, 6 postingsIdaho: middle half $163K–$163K, median $163K
  5. Boise, ID$163K median, $163K–$163K typical, 6 postingsBoise, ID: middle half $163K–$163K, median $163K
  6. England, United Kingdom£40K median, £35K–£48.6K typical, 5 postings
  7. Texas$135K median, $100K–$135K typical, 5 postingsTexas: middle half $100K–$135K, median $135K
  8. San Jose, CA$92.50/hr ($192K/yr) median, $36.80–$120.91/hr typical, 4 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $36.80–$120.91/hr, median $92.50/hr ($192K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a CAD Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for CAD Engineer jobs in California is $163K a year, from 22 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

What is the typical CAD Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $150K–$239K. The top 10% list $252K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $76.5K or less.

How does California pay compare with all CAD Engineer jobs?

The median here is $163K, against $153K across all 81 postings for the role.

How many CAD Engineer jobs in California list pay?

22 open postings at 12 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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