CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Teaching assistants Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £13,405 more per year (63% higher)
vs

Teaching assistants

£21,378
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansTeaching assistantsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£21,378+£13,405
Mean Annual£36,338£20,486+£15,852
Monthly£2,899£1,782+£1,117
Weekly£669£411+£258
Hourly£16.72£10.28+£6.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansTeaching assistants
10th (Entry)£24,973£9,434
25th£28,762£16,092
50th (Median)£34,783£21,378
75th£42,407£25,464
90th (Senior)£0£29,226
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a 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 Teaching assistants earns £21,378 — a difference of £13,405 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Teaching assistants?
The difference is £13,405 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a 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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