How Much Does An Aerospace Engineer Make ?
Highest Paying State
Alabama
Highest Paying City
Greenbelt, MDAverage Salary for Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace Engineer in America make an average salary of $112,102 per year or $53.90 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $112,283 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $112,283 per year.
Most Common Aerospace Engineer Benefits
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program
Highest Paying States
Alabama
$118,981 YearlyNew Mexico
$118,282 YearlyMaryland
$118,148 YearlyOhio
$113,754 YearlyTexas
$113,335 YearlyAerospace Engineer Average Salary by State
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Rank
|
State |
Avg.Salary
|
Hourly Rate
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $118,981 | $57.20 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $118,282 | $56.87 |
| 3 | Maryland | $118,148 | $56.80 |
| 4 | Ohio | $113,754 | $54.69 |
| 5 | Texas | $113,335 | $54.49 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $112,708 | $54.19 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $112,384 | $54.03 |
| 8 | Alaska | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 9 | Arizona | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 12 | Georgia | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 13 | Idaho | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 14 | Illinois | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 15 | Indiana | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 16 | Kansas | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 19 | Maine | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 20 | Michigan | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 23 | Nevada | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 25 | New York | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 27 | Oregon | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 30 | Washington | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $112,283 | $53.98 |
| 33 | California | $112,107 | $53.90 |
| 34 | Florida | $111,221 | $53.47 |
| 35 | Massachusetts | $111,097 | $53.41 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $110,987 | $53.36 |
| 37 | Colorado | $110,958 | $53.35 |
| 38 | Missouri | $110,495 | $53.12 |
| 39 | Virginia | $109,823 | $52.80 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $109,513 | $52.65 |
Highest Paying Cities for Aerospace Engineer
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Rank
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City |
Avg.Salary
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Hourly Rate
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenbelt, MD | $138,287 | $66.48 |
Aerospace Engineer Salary Details
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What is Aerospace Engineer Salary
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $112,283 | $9,357 | $54.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $112,283 | $9,357 | $54.00 |
| Average | $112,102 | $9,342 | $54.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $112,283 | $9,357 | $54.00 |
| 10th Percentile | $112,283 | $9,357 | $54.00 |
Junior Level
Yearly Salary
$105,356Hourly Salary
$50.65Middle Level
Yearly Salary
$108,430Hourly Salary
$52.13Senior Level
Yearly Salary
$104,500Hourly Salary
$50.24Aerospace Engineer Pay Trends
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Average Aerospace Engineer Salary Over Time
Aerospace Engineer Salary by Year
| Year | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,676 | $60.00 | 5.76% |
| 2023 | $118,830 | $57.00 | 10.87% |
| 2022 | $107,182 | $52.00 | 1.54% |
| 2021 | $105,557 | $51.00 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $104,744 | $50.00 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | $99,718 | $48.00 | 8.08% |
| 2018 | $108,478 | $52.00 | 5.93% |
| 2017 | $102,403 | $49.00 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | $101,555 | $49.00 | 6.2% |
| 2015 | $95,629 | $46.00 | 2.09% |
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