Computer drafter vs autocad designer

The differences between computer drafters and autocad 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 computer drafter and an autocad designer. Additionally, an autocad designer has an average salary of $55,786, which is higher than the $43,522 average annual salary of a computer drafter.

The top three skills for a computer drafter include cadd, auto-cad and computer drawings. The most important skills for an autocad designer are auto cad, revit, and civil engineering.

Computer drafter vs autocad designer overview

	Computer Drafter	Autocad Designer
Yearly salary	$43,522	$55,786
Hourly rate	$20.92	$26.82
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	15,242	46,459
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	12	12

Computer drafter vs autocad designer salary

Computer drafters and autocad designers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Computer Drafter	Autocad Designer
Average salary	$43,522	$55,786
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $60,000	Between $40,000 And $76,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	Jacobs Engineering Group
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between computer drafter and autocad designer education

There are a few differences between a computer drafter and an autocad designer in terms of educational background:

	Computer Drafter	Autocad Designer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Drafting And Design
Most common college	Carnegie Mellon University	Carnegie Mellon University

Computer drafter vs autocad designer demographics

Here are the differences between computer drafters' and autocad designers' demographics:

	Computer Drafter	Autocad Designer
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 68.8% Female, 31.2%	Male, 78.1% Female, 21.9%
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 computer drafter and autocad designer duties and responsibilities

Computer drafter example responsibilities.

Manage the design history of 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings using PDM software.
Render complete assemblies of conveyor systems to customer's specifications using SolidWorks.
Purchase and coordinate specific project materials such as custom metal roofing and custom windows for over-seas contractors.
Work perform in PDMS Design/Draft and AutoCAD r.2006.

Autocad designer example responsibilities.

Establish and manage firm's account on NYC DOB website; fulfill office duties and manage office.
Revise HVAC, piping, fire protection and electrical drawings for package.
Perform site visits and create accurate AutoCAD and Revit plans reflecting existing conditions.
Create mechanical, electrical, HVAC, civil and 3D drawings using AutoCAD.
Perform at the highest professional level with great attention to detail, gain extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
Accompany engineers in PSSRs as well as field sketch changes to be implement in Cadworx models and change accordingly.

Computer drafter vs autocad designer skills

Common computer drafter skills

Cadd, 45%
Auto-Cad, 14%
Computer Drawings, 11%
Shop Drawings, 8%
CNC, 7%
As-Built Drawings, 6%

Common autocad designer skills

Auto CAD, 7%
Revit, 6%
Civil Engineering, 5%
HVAC, 5%
Construction Drawings, 5%
Elevations, 5%