Employment Outlook and Wages
With the current condition of the economy, entry-level Drafting CAD employees are hard to find. This is good for students entering the field. Beginning salaries start at $11.00 an hour and go as high as $15.00 per hour.
Since Drafting CAD operators are an essential part of any product being designed or developed, the demand in this field will remain strong. Locally, an abundance of Modular Housing, Furniture, Cabinet, and other manufacturing companies makes the local demand for these positions very positive. The experience in CNC programming will give students entry-level exposure to an automated manufacturing process.
Opportunities are also available in the Civil Drafting areas.