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Job outlook for design checkers in the United States
Are design checker jobs in demand?
Design checker job and salary trends over time
Design checker jobs over time
Design checker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,005 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,087 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,162 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,182 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,225 | 0.00% |
Average design checker salary over time
Design checker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,126 | $36.12 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $73,566 | $35.37 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $72,096 | $34.66 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $71,077 | $34.17 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $70,239 | $33.77 | +1.8% |
Design checker jobs by state
Most common states for design checkers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 70 | 10% |
| 2 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 337 | 8% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 248 | 8% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 497 | 7% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 42 | 7% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,494 | 6% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 325 | 6% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 76 | 6% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 54 | 6% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 44 | 6% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 43 | 6% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 33 | 6% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 404 | 5% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 354 | 5% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 268 | 5% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 170 | 5% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 56 | 5% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 436 | 4% |
| 19 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 400 | 4% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 83 | 4% |
Most common cities for design checkers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 2 | 8% | $80,171 |
| 2 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $72,491 |
| 3 | Warren | 1 | 1% | $80,391 |
Design Checker job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of design checker experts
Murray State University
ADDA
Bryant Harrison
InstructorMurray State University
Design Engineering Technology
What soft skills should all Design Checkers possess?
Bryant Harrison: Engineers are constantly working with a variety of people on a project. These people could be other engineers in the same department or other departments, managers, stakeholders, and customers. The ability to communicate both on a technical and non-technical level with these people is likely the most important soft skill for a design engineer.
What skills stand out on Design Checker resumes?
Bryant Harrison: Design Engineers should be able to think creatively and be prepared to use software to solve problems. Students who have acquired certifications in design software have shown some level of aptitude toward using that software to create and design engineering solutions.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Design Checker job market given the pandemic?
Dan Rodenbaugh: Random thoughts regarding the future workforce in engineering related occupations:
This pandemic has shown that certain occupations lend themselves to telecommuting (working from home). I would think that many aspects of CAD/Engineering Tech work could be done from home - assuming the technology available to the teleworker lends itself to that: high-speed internet, computer equipment at home capable of running those software programs, etc.
One drawback re: working from home would be IT security. I would think that engineering firms would be concerned about theft of intellectual property, industrial espionage, etc. When someone is working from home, their IT security would not be comparable to working in an office.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Design Checkers in the next 3-5 years?
Dan Rodenbaugh: Personal computers and internet, better off-site interaction.