CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Pay Data UK — 2024
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians roles in the UK earn a median of £33,403 per year, equivalent to £16.92 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 5.9% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £27,433 to £42,362 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£33,403
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£16.92
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+5.9%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£33,086
–
£35,897
25th – 75th percentile
How Pay Varies Across the UK
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CAD, drawing and architectural technicians design and prepare technical drawings, plans, maps, charts and similar items and install, operate and maintain 3D printers.
Typical Tasks and Duties
examines design specification and technical information to determine general requirements
considers the suitability of different materials with regard to the dimensions and weight and calculates the likely fatigue, stresses, tolerances, bonds and threads
prepares regulatory and statutory applications
monitors health and safety in design and contributes to design stage risk assessment
prepares design drawings, plans or sketches using CAD and traditional methods and checks feasibility of construction and compliance with health and safety regulations
prepares detailed drawings, plans, charts or maps that include natural features, desired surface finish, elevations, electrical circuitry and other details as required
arranges for completed drawings to be reproduced for use as working drawings
installs, maintains and repairs 3D printers and assists in the development of CAM plans and the operation of 3D printers
Entry Routes and Qualifications
Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, BTEC/ SQA awards or another appropriate certificate/diploma or A levels/H grades. Further training consists of courses of study and supervised practical experience.