CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Painters and decorators Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £2,170 more per year (7% higher)
vs

Painters and decorators

£32,613
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansPainters and decoratorsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£32,613+£2,170
Mean Annual£36,338£32,952+£3,386
Monthly£2,899£2,718+£181
Weekly£669£627+£42
Hourly£16.72£15.68+£1.04

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansPainters and decorators
10th (Entry)£24,973£15,388
25th£28,762£25,563
50th (Median)£34,783£32,613
75th£42,407£39,688
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Painters and decorators?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Painters and decorators earns £32,613 — a difference of £2,170 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Painters and decorators?
The difference is £2,170 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Painters and decorators?
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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