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Computer aided engineering engineer salary

Average computer aided engineering engineer salary

$78,387

$37.69 hourly rate

Entry-level computer aided engineering engineer salary
$56,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Salary of Computer Aided Engineering Engineers

The salary for Computer Aided Engineering Engineers varies based on several factors, including location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which one works. In the United States, the average salary stands at $78,387 per year. Entry-level positions typically start lower, while experienced engineers can earn significantly more, especially in high-demand areas.

Salary by State and City

In terms of geographical variances, states like California and Texas often offer the highest salaries for Computer Aided Engineering Engineers due to the concentration of tech companies and engineering firms. Additionally, cities such as San Francisco and Seattle are known for their competitive salaries in this field.

Career Opportunities

As technology continues to evolve, the demand for skilled Computer Aided Engineering Engineers is expected to grow, opening up numerous job opportunities. Those pursuing a career in this field can explore various roles, from design engineering to project management, all of which offer pathways to higher earnings and professional development.

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Average computer aided engineering engineer salary by state

The highest-paying states for computer aided engineering engineers are Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Oregon. The lowest average computer aided engineering engineer salary states are Iowa, Kentucky, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for computer aided engineering engineers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Oregon$92,445$44.44
2Massachusetts$101,207$48.66
3Connecticut$92,996$44.71
4Texas$87,922$42.27
5Washington$84,056$40.41
6New York$89,235$42.90
7Alaska$85,885$41.29
8District of Columbia$88,209$42.41
9Maryland$87,340$41.99
10California$91,382$43.93
11Michigan$79,632$38.28
12Nevada$83,957$40.36
13Arizona$80,716$38.81
14New Jersey$87,921$42.27
15New Mexico$77,443$37.23
16Rhode Island$75,778$36.43
17Louisiana$81,209$39.04
18Colorado$75,410$36.25
19Georgia$77,123$37.08
20Illinois$77,152$37.09
21Virginia$73,666$35.42
22South Carolina$75,834$36.46
23Pennsylvania$73,998$35.58
24North Carolina$74,242$35.69
25West Virginia$74,251$35.70
26New Hampshire$71,953$34.59
27Florida$75,518$36.31
28Maine$72,348$34.78
29Delaware$70,993$34.13
30Indiana$71,721$34.48
31Idaho$69,132$33.24
32Hawaii$72,534$34.87
33Alabama$68,974$33.16
34North Dakota$66,095$31.78
35Tennessee$70,258$33.78
36Wyoming$63,251$30.41
37Minnesota$67,692$32.54
38Wisconsin$66,802$32.12
39Utah$63,146$30.36
40Ohio$65,877$31.67
41Nebraska$64,576$31.05
42Oklahoma$67,276$32.34
43Kansas$65,214$31.35
44Iowa$63,068$30.32
45Montana$59,004$28.37
46Vermont$66,459$31.95
47South Dakota$60,689$29.18
48Missouri$63,542$30.55
49Kentucky$61,464$29.55
50Mississippi$60,259$28.97
51Arkansas$54,018$25.97
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Highest paying cities for computer aided engineering engineers

The highest-paying cities for computer aided engineering engineers are Cupertino, CA, Hillsboro, OR, and Beaverton, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Cupertino, CA$97,467$46.86
2Hillsboro, OR$92,759$44.60
3Beaverton, OR$92,551$44.50
4Austin, TX$88,595$42.59
5San Diego, CA$87,348$41.99
6Auburn Hills, MI$79,925$38.43
7Allen Park, MI$79,774$38.35
8Livonia, MI$79,759$38.35
9Fond du Lac, WI$67,062$32.24

Computer aided engineering engineer salary details

A computer aided engineering engineer's salary ranges from $56,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $109,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average computer aided engineering engineer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a computer aided engineering engineer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$109,000$9,083$52
75th Percentile$93,000$7,750$45
Average$78,387$6,532$38
25th Percentile$65,000$5,417$31
10th Percentile$56,000$4,667$27

Highest paying computer aided engineering engineer jobs

The highest paying types of computer aided engineering engineers are principal engineer, team lead engineer, and senior engineer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Mechanical Designer$62,541$5,212$30.0765,748
Engineer$92,076$7,673$44.27618,207
Principal Engineer$130,213$10,851$62.60312,683
Facility Engineer$89,623$7,469$43.0994,268
Mechanical Engineer$75,352$6,279$36.23105,618
Staff Engineer$107,530$8,961$51.70277,011

Top companies hiring computer aided engineering engineers now:

  1. Applied Materials jobs (3)
  2. AT&T jobs (2)
  3. Discovery jobs (2)
  4. Nokia jobs (1)
  5. General Motors jobs (2)

Which companies pay computer aided engineering engineers the most?

Computer aided engineering engineer salaries at Apple and Applied Materials are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average computer aided engineering engineer salary at companies like General Motors and Qualcomm are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Apple$138,246$66.46
2Applied Materials$107,706$51.78
3General Motors$95,589$45.96
4Qualcomm$87,931$42.27
5Intel$87,721$42.17
6Roush$78,268$37.63
7HennigesAutomotive$78,106$37.55

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Computer aided engineering engineer salary trends

The average computer aided engineering engineer salary has risen by $9,503 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average computer aided engineering engineer earned $68,884 annually, but today, they earn $78,387 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for computer aided engineering engineers over the last decade.

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Average computer aided engineering engineer salary over time

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Computer aided engineering engineer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$78,400$37.69+1.9%
2024$76,900$36.96+1.2%
2023$76,000$36.52+1.7%
2022$74,700$35.90+2.0%
2021$73,200$35.19+0.7%

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