CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Construction and building trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Construction and building trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £1,216 more per year (3% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,783£35,999-£1,216
Mean Annual£36,338£39,756-£3,418
Monthly£2,899£3,000-£101
Weekly£669£692-£23
Hourly£16.72£17.31-£0.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansConstruction and building trades n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£24,973£20,522
25th£28,762£28,391
50th (Median)£34,783£35,999
75th£42,407£45,522
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
A Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Construction and building trades n.e.c. earns £35,999 — a difference of £1,216 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,216 per year. Construction and building trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Construction and building trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Construction and building trades n.e.c. 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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