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

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £730 more per year (2% higher)
vs

Quality assurance technicians

£34,053
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansQuality assurance techniciansDifference
Median Annual£34,783£34,053+£730
Mean Annual£36,338£36,724-£386
Monthly£2,899£2,838+£61
Weekly£669£655+£14
Hourly£16.72£16.37+£0.35

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansQuality assurance technicians
10th (Entry)£24,973£25,673
25th£28,762£28,782
50th (Median)£34,783£34,053
75th£42,407£42,182
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Quality assurance technicians?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Quality assurance technicians earns £34,053 — a difference of £730 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Quality assurance technicians?
The difference is £730 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Quality assurance technicians?
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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