Aerospace Engineers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for aerospace engineers is $59.10 an hour ($122,930 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($134,960). North Carolina ranks 33rd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for aerospace engineers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.13 | $79,310 |
| 25% of workers | $45.29 | $94,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.10 | $122,930 |
| 75% of workers | $72.11 | $149,990 |
| 90% of workers | $84.96 | $176,720 |
Aerospace Engineers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $132,830 | 100 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,730 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,310 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,720 |
| Electrical Engineers | $110,130 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,450 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $115,920 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $134,670 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $94,790 |
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