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

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

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns £11,949 more per year (34% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,783£46,732-£11,949
Mean Annual£36,338£49,023-£12,685
Monthly£2,899£3,894-£995
Weekly£669£899-£230
Hourly£16.72£22.47-£5.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£24,973£30,536
25th£28,762£37,330
50th (Median)£34,783£46,732
75th£42,407£56,621
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.?
A Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns £46,732 — a difference of £11,949 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £11,949 per year. Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Electrical and electronic 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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