Aerospace Engineers pay in California
In California, the median pay for aerospace engineers is $75.78 an hour ($157,620 a year). About 9,170 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($134,960). California ranks 3rd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for aerospace engineers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.18 | $104,370 |
| 25% of workers | $62.03 | $129,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75.78 | $157,620 |
| 75% of workers | $92.82 | $193,060 |
| 90% of workers | $106.09 | $220,670 |
Aerospace Engineers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $191,260 | 510 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $181,630 | 930 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $163,280 | 5,200 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $135,490 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $135,010 | 800 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $132,230 | 200 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $130,870 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $129,530 | 120 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $128,720 | 700 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $128,670 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $122,500 |
| Industrial Engineers | $124,600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $130,900 |
| Engineers, All Other | $130,850 |
| Electrical Engineers | $144,040 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $160,520 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $185,180 |
| Environmental Engineers | $130,410 |
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