What are the main factors that influence an Assistant CAD Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant CAD Designer?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant CAD Designer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant CAD Designer's salary?

An Assistant CAD Designer's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,054 for beginners, reaching about $65,463 at mid-level, and approach $87,388 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant CAD Designer?

Assistant CAD Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant CAD Designer roles are District of Columbia $59,986, California $59,758, Massachusetts $58,962. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant CAD Designer roles make?

Salaries for Assistant CAD Designer level roles vary by specialization: CAD Designer V: $138,200; CAD Designer IV: $117,900; CAD Designer III: $91,220; Senior CAD Designer: $79,748; CAD Designer II: $75,390.

Assistant CAD Designer Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant CAD Designer make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant CAD Designer in New Mexico is $50,180 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Assistant CAD Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,506
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,290 to $55,585
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,748

10% $42,748

50% (Median) $50,180

90% $60,506

Assistant CAD Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,585	$4,632	$1,069	$27
Average	$50,180	$4,182	$965	$24
25th Percentile	$46,290	$3,857	$890	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant CAD Designer Salaries

An Assistant CAD Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant CAD Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant CAD Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,054
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,991
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,463
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,476
Expert (over 8 years): $87,388

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Assistant CAD Designer	less than 1 year	$49,054
CAD Support Technician II	1-2 years	$53,991
CAD Support Technician III	2-4 years	$65,463
CAD Support Technician IV	5-8 years	$72,476
CAD Supervisor	over 8 years	$87,388

How Do Assistant CAD Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant CAD Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,986.
California: $59,758.
Massachusetts: $58,962.

District of Columbia $59,986 California $59,758 Massachusetts $58,962 Washington $58,745 New Jersey $58,724 Alaska $58,648 Connecticut $57,900 New York $57,597

Hawaii $56,627 Rhode Island $56,172 Maryland $55,863 Minnesota $55,440 Colorado $55,278 Illinois $55,224 Oregon $55,018 Delaware $54,866

New Hampshire $54,771 Virginia $54,557 Pennsylvania $53,934 Nevada $53,620 North Dakota $53,517 Michigan $53,354 Wisconsin $53,295 Vermont $53,176

Texas $52,845 Maine $52,824 Arizona $52,791 Ohio $52,753 Georgia $52,255 Indiana $52,005 Wyoming $51,957 Utah $51,881

Iowa $51,848 Kansas $51,588 Louisiana $51,512 North Carolina $51,485 Missouri $51,475 Florida $51,263 Montana $51,149 Nebraska $51,041

Kentucky $50,981 South Carolina $50,765 Tennessee $50,629 Idaho $50,575 New Mexico $50,180 Oklahoma $50,093 Alabama $49,773 South Dakota $49,237

Arkansas $48,944 West Virginia $48,787 Mississippi $48,316

Top Paying Cities for Assistant CAD Designer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $50,714
Belen: $50,432
Bernalillo: $50,804

Algodones, NM $50,714

Belen, NM $50,432

Bernalillo, NM $50,804

Bluewater, NM $49,737

Bosque, NM $50,061

Casa Blanca, NM $50,174

Cedar Crest, NM $50,846

Cedarvale, NM $48,852

Cerrillos, NM $50,751

Claunch, NM $48,671

Coyote, NM $50,003

Cuba, NM $49,923

Cubero, NM $50,285

Edgewood, NM $50,619

Estancia, NM $50,016

Gallina, NM $49,741

Counselor, NM $49,772

Grants, NM $49,680

Milan, NM $49,879

Isleta, NM $50,891

Jarales, NM $50,383

Jemez Pueblo, NM $50,470

Jemez Springs, NM $50,315

Laguna, NM $50,531

La Jara, NM $49,867

La Joya, NM $49,752

Lindrith, NM $49,692

Los Lunas, NM $50,699

Mcintosh, NM $50,291

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $49,956

Moriarty, NM $50,122

Mountainair, NM $49,581

Nageezi, NM $49,706

New Laguna, NM $50,261

Paguate, NM $50,295

Pena Blanca, NM $50,857

Peralta, NM $50,779

Placitas, NM $50,805

Ponderosa, NM $50,406

Prewitt, NM $49,722

Regina, NM $49,757

Sandia Park, NM $50,718

Corrales, NM $50,909

San Fidel, NM $49,990

San Rafael, NM $49,777

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $50,719

San Ysidro, NM $50,650

Stanley, NM $50,115

Tijeras, NM $50,725

Tome, NM $50,631

Torreon, NM $50,462

Veguita, NM $50,057

Willard, NM $49,492

Youngsville, NM $50,017

Bosque Farms, NM $50,872

Clines Corners, NM $49,812

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $50,757

Cochiti Lake, NM $50,823

Albuquerque, NM $50,938

Kirtland Afb, NM $50,938

Rio Rancho, NM $50,855

Gallup, NM $49,794

Brimhall, NM $49,653

Church Rock, NM $49,676

Continental Divide, NM $49,641

Crownpoint, NM $49,682

Fence Lake, NM $49,461

Fort Wingate, NM $49,659

Gamerco, NM $49,742

Mentmore, NM $49,666

Mexican Springs, NM $49,660

Ramah, NM $49,569

Rehoboth, NM $49,693

Thoreau, NM $49,695

Tohatchi, NM $49,650

Vanderwagen, NM $49,660

Zuni, NM $49,648

Navajo, NM $49,715

Jamestown, NM $49,592

Pinehill, NM $49,530

Sheep Springs, NM $49,703

Smith Lake, NM $49,889

Yatahey, NM $49,686

Farmington, NM $49,924

Aztec, NM $50,017

Blanco, NM $49,783

Bloomfield, NM $49,724

Flora Vista, NM $49,976

Fruitland, NM $49,663

Kirtland, NM $49,976

La Plata, NM $49,994

Navajo Dam, NM $49,972

Shiprock, NM $49,903

Waterflow, NM $49,877

Newcomb, NM $49,673

Sanostee, NM $49,705

Santa Fe, NM $51,198

Abiquiu, NM $49,798

Alcalde, NM $50,665

Amalia, NM $49,722

Arroyo Hondo, NM $49,652

Arroyo Seco, NM $49,709

Canjilon, NM $49,644

Canones, NM $50,096

Carson, NM $49,842

Cebolla, NM $49,673

Cerro, NM $49,688

Chama, NM $49,891

Chamisal, NM $50,531

Chimayo, NM $50,886

Cordova, NM $50,799

Costilla, NM $49,930

Taos Ski Valley, NM $49,552

Dixon, NM $50,483

Dulce, NM $49,890

El Prado, NM $49,753

El Rito, NM $49,981

Embudo, NM $50,223

Espanola, NM $50,824

Glorieta, NM $51,001

Hernandez, NM $50,351

Ilfeld, NM $50,530

La Madera, NM $49,894

Lamy, NM $50,807

Llano, NM $50,428

Los Alamos, NM $50,927

White Rock, NM $51,023

Medanales, NM $50,407

Ojo Caliente, NM $50,111

Los Ojos, NM $49,768

Pecos, NM $50,842

Penasco, NM $50,241

Petaca, NM $49,598

Questa, NM $49,740

Ranchos De Taos, NM $50,003

Red River, NM $49,598

Ribera, NM $49,917

Rowe, NM $50,578

San Cristobal, NM $49,597

San Jose, NM $50,453

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $50,700

Santa Cruz, NM $50,868

Serafina, NM $49,791

Taos, NM $49,725

Tererro, NM $51,005

Tesuque, NM $51,198

Tierra Amarilla, NM $49,725

Trampas, NM $50,200

Tres Piedras, NM $49,584

Truchas, NM $50,658

Vadito, NM $50,175

Valdez, NM $49,634

Vallecitos, NM $49,595

Velarde, NM $50,406

Villanueva, NM $49,821

Spaceport City, NM $48,805

Las Vegas, NM $49,398

Angel Fire, NM $49,544

Anton Chico, NM $49,313

Buena Vista, NM $49,766

Chacon, NM $49,801

Cimarron, NM $49,467

Cleveland, NM $50,154

Eagle Nest, NM $49,504

Guadalupita, NM $49,725

Holman, NM $50,026

La Loma, NM $49,230

Maxwell, NM $49,483

Miami, NM $49,377

Mills, NM $49,201

Montezuma, NM $50,409

Mora, NM $50,225

Mosquero, NM $49,158

Ocate, NM $49,430

Ojo Feliz, NM $49,560

Rainsville, NM $49,778

Raton, NM $49,608

Rociada, NM $50,434

Roy, NM $49,212

Sapello, NM $49,997

Solano, NM $49,152

Springer, NM $49,355

Ute Park, NM $49,490

Valmora, NM $49,357

Wagon Mound, NM $49,300

Watrous, NM $49,373

Socorro, NM $49,259

Aragon, NM $49,408

Datil, NM $49,204

Lemitar, NM $49,488

Luna, NM $49,496

Magdalena, NM $49,208

Pie Town, NM $49,372

Polvadera, NM $49,608

Quemado, NM $49,475

Reserve, NM $49,386

San Acacia, NM $49,689

San Antonio, NM $48,987

Truth Or Consequences, NM $48,976

Arrey, NM $48,968

Caballo, NM $49,002

Derry, NM $48,753

Elephant Butte, NM $49,104

Garfield, NM $48,611

Hatch, NM $47,832

Monticello, NM $48,974

Rincon, NM $47,557

Salem, NM $48,460

Williamsburg, NM $49,038

Winston, NM $49,009

Las Cruces, NM $46,934

White Sands Missile Range, NM $47,088

Santa Teresa, NM $47,431

Playas, NM $49,203

Animas, NM $49,324

Anthony, NM $47,419

Arenas Valley, NM $49,236

Bayard, NM $49,191

Berino, NM $47,204

Buckhorn, NM $49,242

Santa Clara, NM $49,277

Chamberino, NM $47,254

Cliff, NM $49,185

Columbus, NM $49,053

Deming, NM $49,064

Dona Ana, NM $46,936

Fairacres, NM $47,076

Faywood, NM $49,041

Fort Bayard, NM $49,230

Gila, NM $49,112

Glenwood, NM $49,151

Hachita, NM $49,053

Hanover, NM $49,063

Hillsboro, NM $48,963

Hurley, NM $49,158

La Mesa, NM $47,832

Lordsburg, NM $49,167

Mesilla, NM $46,935

Mesilla Park, NM $46,940

Mesquite, NM $46,980

Mimbres, NM $49,102

Mule Creek, NM $49,235

Organ, NM $46,965

Pinos Altos, NM $49,184

Radium Springs, NM $46,954

Redrock, NM $49,059

Rodeo, NM $49,386

San Miguel, NM $46,963

Silver City, NM $49,184

Sunland Park, NM $47,178

Tyrone, NM $49,330

Vado, NM $46,999

Chaparral, NM $47,592

Clovis, NM $49,090

Cannon Afb, NM $48,982

Broadview, NM $48,947

Causey, NM $48,863

Crossroads, NM $48,747

Dora, NM $48,979

Elida, NM $48,776

Floyd, NM $48,895

Fort Sumner, NM $48,855

Grady, NM $48,994

House, NM $48,955

Kenna, NM $48,776

Lingo, NM $48,860

Melrose, NM $48,963

Milnesand, NM $48,757

Pep, NM $48,824

Portales, NM $49,002

Rogers, NM $48,837

Saint Vrain, NM $48,994

Taiban, NM $48,838

Texico, NM $49,013

Yeso, NM $48,661

Roswell, NM $48,717

Artesia, NM $48,814

Caprock, NM $48,715

Carlsbad, NM $48,846

Dexter, NM $48,752

Eunice, NM $48,889

Hagerman, NM $48,776

Hobbs, NM $48,961

Hope, NM $48,598

Jal, NM $48,832

Lake Arthur, NM $48,696

Lakewood, NM $48,768

Loco Hills, NM $48,858

Loving, NM $48,833

Lovington, NM $48,914

Mcdonald, NM $48,780

Malaga, NM $48,786

Maljamar, NM $48,738

Monument, NM $48,853

Tatum, NM $48,812

Whites City, NM $48,893

Carrizozo, NM $48,487

Alamogordo, NM $48,332

Alto, NM $48,494

Bent, NM $48,341

Capitan, NM $48,381

Cloudcroft, NM $48,336

Corona, NM $48,697

Encino, NM $49,089

Fort Stanton, NM $48,402

Glencoe, NM $48,367

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $48,327

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $48,327

Hondo, NM $48,411

La Luz, NM $48,327

Lincoln, NM $48,270

Mayhill, NM $48,436

Mescalero, NM $48,348

Nogal, NM $48,556

Orogrande, NM $48,351

Picacho, NM $48,401

Pinon, NM $48,583

Ruidoso, NM $48,586

Ruidoso Downs, NM $48,520

Sacramento, NM $48,370

San Patricio, NM $48,428

Sunspot, NM $48,327

Timberon, NM $48,431

Tinnie, NM $48,373

Tularosa, NM $48,359

Vaughn, NM $48,891

Weed, NM $48,430

Tucumcari, NM $49,133

Amistad, NM $49,070

Bard, NM $48,992

Capulin, NM $49,546

Clayton, NM $49,165

Conchas Dam, NM $49,210

Cuervo, NM $48,973

Des Moines, NM $49,351

Folsom, NM $49,427

Garita, NM $49,116

Gladstone, NM $49,214

Grenville, NM $49,205

Logan, NM $49,132

Mcalister, NM $48,980

Nara Visa, NM $49,015

Newkirk, NM $49,070

Quay, NM $49,098

San Jon, NM $49,045

Santa Rosa, NM $49,098

Sedan, NM $49,115

Trementina, NM $49,113

Assistant CAD Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant CAD Designer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant CAD Designer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant CAD Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant CAD Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$60,216	$29.0	20%
Software & Networking	$56,201	$27.0	12%
Biotechnology	$55,198	$27.0	10%
Financial Services	$55,198	$27.0	10%
Healthcare	$55,198	$27.0	10%

Assistant CAD Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant CAD Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$46,290

Average $50,180/year

$55,585

$3,857

Average $4,182/month

$4,632

$890

Average $965/week

$1,069

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,585	$4,632	$1,069	$27
Average	$50,180	$4,182	$965	$24
25th Percentile	$46,290	$3,857	$890	$22

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