CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Professional occupations Salary (2025)

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

Professional occupations earns £11,386 more per year (33% higher)
vs

Professional occupations

£46,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansProfessional occupationsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£46,169-£11,386
Mean Annual£36,338£50,604-£14,266
Monthly£2,899£3,847-£948
Weekly£669£888-£219
Hourly£16.72£22.20-£5.48

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansProfessional occupations
10th (Entry)£24,973£24,655
25th£28,762£34,407
50th (Median)£34,783£46,169
75th£42,407£60,910
90th (Senior)£0£80,002
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Professional occupations?
A Professional occupations earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Professional occupations earns £46,169 — a difference of £11,386 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Professional occupations?
The difference is £11,386 per year. Professional occupations is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Professional occupations?
From a salary perspective, Professional occupations 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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