Cadd operator vs architectural designer

The differences between cadd operators and architectural designers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a cadd operator and an architectural designer. Additionally, an architectural designer has an average salary of $59,122, which is higher than the $46,471 average annual salary of a cadd operator.

The top three skills for a cadd operator include construction drawings, civil engineering and revit. The most important skills for an architectural designer are sketch, sketchup, and BIM.

Cadd operator vs architectural designer overview

	Cadd Operator	Architectural Designer
Yearly salary	$46,471	$59,122
Hourly rate	$22.34	$28.42
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	27,080	54,358
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	12	12

Cadd operator vs architectural designer salary

Cadd operators and architectural designers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cadd Operator	Architectural Designer
Average salary	$46,471	$59,122
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $62,000	Between $45,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Vermont
Best paying company	-	Apple
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between cadd operator and architectural designer education

There are a few differences between a cadd operator and an architectural designer in terms of educational background:

	Cadd Operator	Architectural Designer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Architecture
Most common college	Carnegie Mellon University	Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cadd operator vs architectural designer demographics

Here are the differences between cadd operators' and architectural designers' demographics:

	Cadd Operator	Architectural Designer
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%	Male, 70.1% Female, 29.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 3.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between cadd operator and architectural designer duties and responsibilities

Cadd operator example responsibilities.

Manage Autodesk accounts and train drafters and field crews as well.
Prepare 3-D HVAC drawings to aid in coordinating project responsibilities and tasks with other trades.
Create mechanical construction documents (HVAC) from engineer's sketches, including some design work.
Experience providing in-field assistance to survey crew with boundary, topographic, construction stakeout and GPS control survey.
Prepare presentations using PowerPoint for training purposes.
Purchase and coordinate specific project materials such as custom metal roofing and custom windows for over-seas contractors.

Architectural designer example responsibilities.

Manage in- house projects and AutoCAD drawings.
Manage design and coordinate construction of grind up, interior finish, conversions and remodel projects.
Lead the development of BIM modeling content for the architecture team as a direct report to the executive and lead architects.
Submit drawings to OSHPD for approval.
Submit & review OSHPD back check comments.
Participate in sustainable practices for leer certified projects.

Cadd operator vs architectural designer skills

Common cadd operator skills

Construction Drawings, 23%
Civil Engineering, 14%
Revit, 6%
Cost Estimates, 5%
Plumbing, 4%
Survey Data, 4%

Common architectural designer skills

Sketch, 15%
SketchUp, 7%
BIM, 6%
Architectural Design, 6%
Building Codes, 5%
Construction Drawings, 4%