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

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

Engineering technicians earns £8,824 more per year (25% higher)
vs

Engineering technicians

£43,607
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansEngineering techniciansDifference
Median Annual£34,783£43,607-£8,824
Mean Annual£36,338£46,649-£10,311
Monthly£2,899£3,634-£735
Weekly£669£839-£170
Hourly£16.72£20.96-£4.24

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansEngineering technicians
10th (Entry)£24,973£27,024
25th£28,762£33,891
50th (Median)£34,783£43,607
75th£42,407£54,345
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Engineering technicians?
A Engineering technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Engineering technicians earns £43,607 — a difference of £8,824 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Engineering technicians?
The difference is £8,824 per year. Engineering technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Engineering technicians?
From a salary perspective, Engineering 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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