CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Social workers Salary (2025)

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

Social workers earns £7,926 more per year (23% higher)
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansSocial workersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£42,709-£7,926
Mean Annual£36,338£41,994-£5,656
Monthly£2,899£3,559-£660
Weekly£669£821-£152
Hourly£16.72£20.53-£3.81

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansSocial workers
10th (Entry)£24,973£25,798
25th£28,762£36,474
50th (Median)£34,783£42,709
75th£42,407£48,804
90th (Senior)£0£53,902
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Social workers?
A Social workers earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £7,926 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Social workers?
The difference is £7,926 per year. Social workers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Social workers?
From a salary perspective, Social workers 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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