Senior CAD/CAM Engineer Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$122,000
national median salary
$95,000 to $158,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$173,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$127,000
New York, NY
Lowest Paying
$94,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-1252. Full methodology.
The average Senior CAD/CAM Engineer salary in the United States is $122,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $95,000 at the 25th percentile to $158,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $173,000, while New York offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments.
Senior CAD/CAM Engineer salary by city
Skills that increase Senior CAD/CAM Engineer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Senior CAD/CAM Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $17,080 to your annual compensation.
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Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Senior CAD/CAM Engineers typically earn $110,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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