CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Engineering professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £13,217 more per year (38% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansEngineering professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,783£48,000-£13,217
Mean Annual£36,338£52,284-£15,946
Monthly£2,899£4,000-£1,101
Weekly£669£923-£254
Hourly£16.72£23.08-£6.36

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansEngineering professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£24,973£31,000
25th£28,762£38,806
50th (Median)£34,783£48,000
75th£42,407£61,447
90th (Senior)£0£74,957
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £48,000 — a difference of £13,217 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £13,217 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Engineering professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals 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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