CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Educational support assistants Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £14,057 more per year (68% higher)
vs

Educational support assistants

£20,726
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansEducational support assistantsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£20,726+£14,057
Mean Annual£36,338£20,298+£16,040
Monthly£2,899£1,727+£1,172
Weekly£669£399+£270
Hourly£16.72£9.96+£6.76

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansEducational support assistants
10th (Entry)£24,973£8,417
25th£28,762£15,372
50th (Median)£34,783£20,726
75th£42,407£25,140
90th (Senior)£0£29,701
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Educational support assistants?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Educational support assistants earns £20,726 — a difference of £14,057 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Educational support assistants?
The difference is £14,057 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Educational support assistants?
From a salary perspective, CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians 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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