CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Carpenters and joiners Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Carpenters and joiners salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Carpenters and joiners earns £371 more per year (1% higher)
vs

Carpenters and joiners

£35,154
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansCarpenters and joinersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£35,154-£371
Mean Annual£36,338£37,366-£1,028
Monthly£2,899£2,930-£31
Weekly£669£676-£7
Hourly£16.72£16.90-£0.18

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansCarpenters and joiners
10th (Entry)£24,973£21,357
25th£28,762£28,777
50th (Median)£34,783£35,154
75th£42,407£41,217
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Carpenters and joiners?
A Carpenters and joiners earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Carpenters and joiners earns £35,154 — a difference of £371 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Carpenters and joiners?
The difference is £371 per year. Carpenters and joiners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Carpenters and joiners?
From a salary perspective, Carpenters and joiners offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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