CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Engineering Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Engineering Professionals earns £15,472 more per year (44% higher)
vs

Engineering Professionals

£50,255
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansEngineering ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£50,255-£15,472
Mean Annual£36,338£53,771-£17,433
Monthly£2,899£4,188-£1,289
Weekly£669£966-£297
Hourly£16.72£24.16-£7.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansEngineering Professionals
10th (Entry)£24,973£32,002
25th£28,762£40,001
50th (Median)£34,783£50,255
75th£42,407£63,722
90th (Senior)£0£77,639
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Engineering Professionals?
A Engineering Professionals earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Engineering Professionals earns £50,255 — a difference of £15,472 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Engineering Professionals?
The difference is £15,472 per year. Engineering Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Engineering Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Engineering Professionals 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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