CAD/CAM Drafter
$81,770 earning potential
$81,770
High-end Earners in
North Carolina ( Top 10% )
$58,700
median annual wage
$28
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- What do they typically do:
- Develop plans or layouts utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Work with architects or engineers to create accurate design for products
- Include precise details such as the dimensions and materials and procedures for new products
- Communicate with the company about codes, standards and specifications
- Conduct product design, development and testing
- Design products with engineering and manufacturing techniques
- Work under the supervision of engineers or architects
- Work from rough sketches and specifications created by engineers and architects
North Carolina Job Outlook
328
Average annual job openings
2,545
Number of jobs by 2030
+6%
Expected growth from 2024 to 2030