CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Graphic and multimedia designers Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £1,784 more per year (5% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansGraphic and multimedia designersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£32,999+£1,784
Mean Annual£36,338£35,216+£1,122
Monthly£2,899£2,750+£149
Weekly£669£635+£34
Hourly£16.72£15.86+£0.86

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansGraphic and multimedia designers
10th (Entry)£24,973£21,571
25th£28,762£27,034
50th (Median)£34,783£32,999
75th£42,407£41,374
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Graphic and multimedia designers?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Graphic and multimedia designers earns £32,999 — a difference of £1,784 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Graphic and multimedia designers?
The difference is £1,784 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Graphic and multimedia designers?
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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