CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Vehicle Trades Salary (2025)

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

Vehicle Trades earns £2,124 more per year (6% higher)
vs

Vehicle Trades

£36,907
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansVehicle TradesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£36,907-£2,124
Mean Annual£36,338£39,359-£3,021
Monthly£2,899£3,076-£177
Weekly£669£710-£41
Hourly£16.72£17.74-£1.02

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansVehicle Trades
10th (Entry)£24,973£24,806
25th£28,762£30,473
50th (Median)£34,783£36,907
75th£42,407£46,341
90th (Senior)£0£56,652
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Vehicle Trades?
A Vehicle Trades earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Vehicle Trades earns £36,907 — a difference of £2,124 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Vehicle Trades?
The difference is £2,124 per year. Vehicle Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Vehicle Trades?
From a salary perspective, Vehicle Trades 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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