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Job outlook for autocad designers in the United States
Autocad designer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected autocad designer job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -6,700 new jobs for autocad designers are projected over the next decade.
Autocad designer salaries have increased 11% for autocad designers in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,833 autocad designers currently employed in the United States.
There are 46,459 active autocad designer job openings in the US.
The average autocad designer salary is $55,786.
Are autocad designer jobs in demand?
Autocad designer job and salary trends over time
Autocad designer jobs over time
Autocad designer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,833 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7,669 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 7,639 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,547 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,420 | 0.00% |
Average autocad designer salary over time
Autocad designer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,786 | $26.82 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $54,660 | $26.28 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $53,282 | $25.62 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $51,294 | $24.66 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $50,100 | $24.09 | +1.8% |
Autocad designer jobs by state
Most common states for autocad designers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 194 | 28% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 773 | 10% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 428 | 10% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 631 | 9% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 816 | 8% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 673 | 8% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 419 | 8% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,642 | 7% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 223 | 7% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 88 | 7% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,148 | 6% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 349 | 6% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 341 | 6% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 337 | 6% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 65 | 6% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 688 | 5% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 617 | 5% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 164 | 5% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 36 | 5% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 29 | 5% |
Most common cities for autocad designers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | 1 | 1% | $59,035 |
| 2 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $53,255 |
Autocad Designer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of autocad designer experts
Syracuse University
What technical skills for an Autocad Designer stand out to employers?
Kristen DeWolf: This is certainly highly dependent upon the industry the employer is in/type of work being done; however, MSExcel is one of the key skills that I hear over and over again from employers across many industries. Researching the employer/industry and understanding the technologies most used (and learning those programs if you don't already) is a great way for a candidate to stand out. There are plenty of opportunities to learn technical skills on sites such as LinkedIn Learning. When a candidate can show they're paying attention and have learned the skills to hit the ground running, the more valuable they will be as a candidate.