Aerospace Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for aerospace engineers is $64.89 an hour ($134,960 a year). About 67,710 people work in this job there.
Pay range for aerospace engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.68 | $86,700 |
| 25% of workers | $51.02 | $106,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.89 | $134,960 |
| 75% of workers | $81.58 | $169,690 |
| 90% of workers | $98.98 | $205,890 |
Best-paying states for aerospace engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $159,060 | 140 |
| Washington | $158,370 | 5,760 |
| California | $157,620 | 9,170 |
| District of Columbia | $157,600 | 290 |
| Maryland | $156,750 | 3,180 |
| Colorado | $156,190 | 4,070 |
| Massachusetts | $149,470 | 990 |
| Vermont | $144,400 | 100 |
| Virginia | $143,210 | 2,540 |
| Georgia | $140,460 | 2,230 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $127,540
- Arizona · $123,170
- California · $157,620
- Colorado · $156,190
- Connecticut · $129,500
- Florida · $129,280
- Georgia · $140,460
- Kansas · $130,330
- Maryland · $156,750
- Massachusetts · $149,470
- Missouri · $130,680
- New Jersey · $126,430
- New Mexico · $132,850
- New York · $130,330
- North Carolina · $122,930
- Ohio · $138,440
- Oklahoma · $125,470
- Pennsylvania · $133,940
- South Carolina · $137,030
- Tennessee · $128,510
- Texas · $130,270
- Utah · $135,840
- Virginia · $143,210
- Washington · $158,370
Education, experience and outlook for aerospace engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,840 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,440 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,930 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $161,740 |
| Environmental Engineers | $107,110 |
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