CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Higher level teaching assistants Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Higher level teaching assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £9,288 more per year (36% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansHigher level teaching assistantsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£25,495+£9,288
Mean Annual£36,338£25,219+£11,119
Monthly£2,899£2,125+£774
Weekly£669£490+£179
Hourly£16.72£12.26+£4.46

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansHigher level teaching assistants
10th (Entry)£24,973£12,080
25th£28,762£20,543
50th (Median)£34,783£25,495
75th£42,407£31,475
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Higher level teaching assistants?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Higher level teaching assistants earns £25,495 — a difference of £9,288 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Higher level teaching assistants?
The difference is £9,288 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Higher level teaching assistants?
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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