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

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

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

An Assistant CAD Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,847 for beginners, reaching about $52,965 at mid-level, and approach $53,156 for experts.

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

Assistant CAD Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant CAD Technician roles are District of Columbia $61,087, California $60,855, Massachusetts $60,044. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant CAD Technician level roles vary by specialization: Civil Cad Technician: $91,546; Cad Design Technician: $91,193; Engineering Cad Technician: $88,856; CAD Support Technician IV: $77,837; CAD Support Technician III: $70,308.

Assistant CAD Technician Salary in Idaho

How much does an Assistant CAD Technician make in Idaho? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant CAD Technician in Idaho is $51,504 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,243
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,376 to $56,078
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,708

10% $41,708

50% (Median) $51,504

90% $60,243

Assistant CAD Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,078	$4,673	$1,078	$27
Average	$51,504	$4,292	$990	$25
25th Percentile	$46,376	$3,865	$892	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant CAD Technician Salaries

An Assistant CAD Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant CAD Technician'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): $48,847
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,551
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,965
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,965
Expert (over 8 years): $53,156

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant CAD Technician	less than 1 year	$48,847
Early Career Level Assistant CAD Technician	1-2 years	$50,551
Mid-Level Level Assistant CAD Technician	2-4 years	$52,965
Senior-Level Level Assistant CAD Technician	5-8 years	$52,965
Expert Level Assistant CAD Technician	over 8 years	$53,156

How Do Assistant CAD Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,087.
California: $60,855.
Massachusetts: $60,044.

District of Columbia $61,087 California $60,855 Massachusetts $60,044 Washington $59,824 New Jersey $59,802 Alaska $59,724 Connecticut $58,963 New York $58,654

Hawaii $57,666 Rhode Island $57,203 Maryland $56,888 Minnesota $56,458 Colorado $56,293 Illinois $56,237 Oregon $56,028 Delaware $55,873

New Hampshire $55,776 Virginia $55,559 Pennsylvania $54,924 Nevada $54,604 North Dakota $54,499 Michigan $54,334 Wisconsin $54,273 Vermont $54,152

Texas $53,815 Maine $53,793 Arizona $53,760 Ohio $53,722 Georgia $53,214 Indiana $52,960 Wyoming $52,911 Utah $52,833

Iowa $52,800 Kansas $52,535 Louisiana $52,458 North Carolina $52,431 Missouri $52,419 Florida $52,204 Montana $52,088 Nebraska $51,978

Kentucky $51,917 South Carolina $51,697 Tennessee $51,559 Idaho $51,504 New Mexico $51,101 Oklahoma $51,013 Alabama $50,687 South Dakota $50,141

Arkansas $49,843 West Virginia $49,683 Mississippi $49,203

Top Paying Cities for Assistant CAD Technician

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:

Pocatello: $47,647
Fort Hall: $47,820
Aberdeen: $48,630

Pocatello, ID $47,647

Fort Hall, ID $47,820

Aberdeen, ID $48,630

American Falls, ID $49,466

Arbon, ID $48,631

Arco, ID $49,942

Arimo, ID $48,517

Atomic City, ID $49,972

Bancroft, ID $48,810

Basalt, ID $49,877

Bern, ID $50,098

Blackfoot, ID $49,343

Bloomington, ID $50,211

Challis, ID $49,928

Clayton, ID $49,909

Clifton, ID $50,214

Cobalt, ID $49,834

Conda, ID $50,128

Dayton, ID $50,464

Dingle, ID $50,077

Downey, ID $49,744

Ellis, ID $49,964

Firth, ID $49,735

Franklin, ID $50,681

Geneva, ID $50,180

Georgetown, ID $50,202

Grace, ID $49,863

Holbrook, ID $49,997

Howe, ID $49,863

Inkom, ID $47,956

Lava Hot Springs, ID $48,676

Mccammon, ID $48,146

Mackay, ID $49,916

Malad City, ID $50,244

May, ID $49,926

Montpelier, ID $50,145

Moore, ID $49,984

Moreland, ID $48,991

Paris, ID $50,173

Pingree, ID $49,497

Preston, ID $50,235

Rockland, ID $49,638

Saint Charles, ID $50,134

Shelley, ID $49,984

Soda Springs, ID $50,270

Kamiah, ID $50,081

Garden City, ID $51,680

Athol, ID $52,645

Avery, ID $49,971

Bayview, ID $51,363

Blanchard, ID $53,875

Bonners Ferry, ID $50,194

Bovill, ID $50,046

Calder, ID $50,063

Careywood, ID $52,051

Cataldo, ID $52,131

Clark Fork, ID $50,356

Clarkia, ID $49,986

Cocolalla, ID $52,161

Coeur D Alene, ID $53,573

Coolin, ID $50,618

Oldtown, ID $52,935

Deary, ID $50,042

Desmet, ID $52,560

Dover, ID $51,510

Eastport, ID $50,139

Elk River, ID $50,069

Fernwood, ID $50,477

Genesee, ID $50,394

Harrison, ID $53,877

Harvard, ID $51,318

Hayden, ID $53,421

Hope, ID $50,082

Kellogg, ID $50,699

Kingston, ID $51,071

Kootenai, ID $50,979

Laclede, ID $52,095

Medimont, ID $52,370

Moscow, ID $50,682

Moyie Springs, ID $50,100

Mullan, ID $50,147

Naples, ID $50,073

Nordman, ID $50,342

Osburn, ID $50,358

Pinehurst, ID $51,026

Plummer, ID $53,803

Ponderay, ID $50,955

Porthill, ID $50,332

Post Falls, ID $55,153

Potlatch, ID $51,887

Priest River, ID $51,784

Princeton, ID $51,103

Rathdrum, ID $54,465

Sagle, ID $51,474

Saint Maries, ID $51,991

Sandpoint, ID $50,210

Colburn, ID $50,499

Santa, ID $50,989

Silverton, ID $50,213

Smelterville, ID $51,100

Spirit Lake, ID $53,901

Tensed, ID $52,469

Troy, ID $50,207

Viola, ID $51,331

Wallace, ID $50,097

Murray, ID $50,054

Worley, ID $54,679

Springfield, ID $48,334

Kendrick, ID $50,021

Kooskia, ID $50,175

Lapwai, ID $50,287

Lenore, ID $50,051

Lucile, ID $50,060

Nezperce, ID $50,021

Orofino, ID $50,087

Peck, ID $50,047

Pierce, ID $50,055

Pollock, ID $50,202

Reubens, ID $50,020

Riggins, ID $50,087

Stites, ID $50,054

Weippe, ID $50,048

White Bird, ID $50,031

Winchester, ID $50,063

Atlanta, ID $50,373

Banks, ID $50,968

Bruneau, ID $49,924

Caldwell, ID $51,245

Cambridge, ID $50,215

Cascade, ID $49,980

Council, ID $50,168

Donnelly, ID $50,120

Eagle, ID $51,488

Emmett, ID $51,142

Fruitland, ID $50,833

Garden Valley, ID $50,845

Glenns Ferry, ID $50,182

Grand View, ID $50,440

Greenleaf, ID $51,016

Hammett, ID $50,145

Homedale, ID $50,879

Horseshoe Bend, ID $51,314

Huston, ID $51,062

Idaho City, ID $51,090

Indian Valley, ID $50,108

King Hill, ID $49,995

Kuna, ID $51,485

Lake Fork, ID $50,123

Letha, ID $51,037

Lowman, ID $50,027

Mccall, ID $50,047

Marsing, ID $50,800

Melba, ID $51,060

Meridian, ID $51,586

Mesa, ID $50,167

Middleton, ID $51,297

Midvale, ID $50,342

Mountain Home, ID $50,772

Mountain Home A F B, ID $50,757

Murphy, ID $50,235

Nampa, ID $51,277

New Meadows, ID $50,134

New Plymouth, ID $50,863

Notus, ID $51,023

Ola, ID $50,550

Parma, ID $50,842

Payette, ID $50,747

Placerville, ID $51,148

Star, ID $51,439

Sweet, ID $51,100

Warren, ID $50,049

Weiser, ID $50,407

Wilder, ID $50,927

Yellow Pine, ID $49,843

Boise, ID $51,680

Stanley, ID $49,868

Swanlake, ID $50,072

Thatcher, ID $49,965

Wayan, ID $50,496

Weston, ID $50,545

Fish Haven, ID $50,415

Twin Falls, ID $49,170

Rogerson, ID $50,012

Albion, ID $49,996

Almo, ID $50,013

Bellevue, ID $50,033

Bliss, ID $50,006

Buhl, ID $50,188

Burley, ID $50,104

Carey, ID $49,955

Castleford, ID $50,228

Corral, ID $49,907

Declo, ID $50,016

Dietrich, ID $50,010

Eden, ID $49,875

Fairfield, ID $49,926

Filer, ID $49,226

Gooding, ID $50,085

Hagerman, ID $50,065

Hailey, ID $50,051

Hansen, ID $49,382

Hazelton, ID $50,040

Heyburn, ID $50,137

Hill City, ID $49,981

Jerome, ID $50,082

Ketchum, ID $50,021

Kimberly, ID $49,179

Malta, ID $49,983

Minidoka, ID $50,084

Murtaugh, ID $49,850

Oakley, ID $50,019

Paul, ID $50,033

Picabo, ID $49,970

Richfield, ID $50,020

Rupert, ID $50,085

Shoshone, ID $50,039

Sun Valley, ID $50,146

Wendell, ID $50,137

Idaho Falls, ID $50,042

Ashton, ID $50,119

Chester, ID $50,283

Driggs, ID $50,625

Dubois, ID $49,969

Felt, ID $50,507

Hamer, ID $50,074

Iona, ID $50,034

Irwin, ID $52,424

Island Park, ID $50,061

Lewisville, ID $50,031

Macks Inn, ID $50,258

Menan, ID $50,024

Monteview, ID $49,964

Newdale, ID $50,374

Parker, ID $50,428

Rexburg, ID $50,016

Rigby, ID $50,034

Ririe, ID $50,336

Roberts, ID $50,017

Saint Anthony, ID $50,226

Spencer, ID $49,974

Sugar City, ID $50,008

Swan Valley, ID $50,669

Terreton, ID $50,006

Teton, ID $50,388

Tetonia, ID $50,422

Ucon, ID $50,042

Victor, ID $52,171

Carmen, ID $50,120

Gibbonsville, ID $50,107

Leadore, ID $49,933

Lemhi, ID $49,979

North Fork, ID $50,066

Salmon, ID $50,098

Tendoy, ID $50,032

Shoup, ID $49,834

Lewiston, ID $50,507

Ahsahka, ID $50,067

Cottonwood, ID $50,060

Craigmont, ID $50,002

Culdesac, ID $50,108

Elk City, ID $49,935

Ferdinand, ID $50,031

Grangeville, ID $50,069

Fenn, ID $50,067

Greencreek, ID $50,029

Juliaetta, ID $50,149

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

Understanding how an Assistant CAD Technician'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.

$46,376

Average $51,504/year

$56,078

$3,865

Average $4,292/month

$4,673

$892

Average $990/week

$1,078

$22

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,078	$4,673	$1,078	$27
Average	$51,504	$4,292	$990	$25
25th Percentile	$46,376	$3,865	$892	$22

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