▼14%
$28.48
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$24.41
MEDIAN
$28.48
90%
$35.68
The average hourly pay for a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager is $28.48 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$24 - $36
Bonus
$1k - $5k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $2k
Total Pay
$53k - $94k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Computer Aided Design (CAD) Managers?
What Do Computer Aided Design (CAD) Managers Do?
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager Tasks
- Lead engineering team and provide support to new and current product design and/or drafting.
- Set benchmarks for project progress by coordinating workflow and balancing workload.
- Manage and quality control for engineering databases, documentation, and best practices.
- Evaluate and choose software updates, additions and improvements for CAD tools.
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Common Health Benefits for a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager
Medical
78%
Dental
67%
Vision
56%
None
22%
Gender Breakdown for Computer Aided Design (CAD) Managers
Male
87.5%
Female
12.5%
This data is based on 16 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Computer Aided Design (CAD) Managers
What is the highest pay for Computer Aided Design (CAD) Managers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager is $35.68 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Computer Aided Design (CAD) Managers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager is $24.41 / hour
How can Computer Aided Design (CAD) Managers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager that oversees more junior Computer Aided Design (CAD) Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.