Aerospace Engineers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $134,960 · Median hourly: $64.89 · Employment: 67,710
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,700 | $41.68 |
| 25th | $106,110 | $51.02 |
| Median | $134,960 | $64.89 |
| 75th | $169,690 | $81.58 |
| 90th | $205,890 | $98.98 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 17-2011
- Total U.S. employment: 67,710
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
The mean wage of $142,060 sits 5.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Aerospace Engineers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $127,540 | $61.32 | -5.5% | 5,820 |
| Alaska | $101,710 | $48.90 | -24.6% | 100 |
| Arizona | $123,170 | $59.22 | -8.7% | 3,110 |
| Arkansas | $102,040 | $49.06 | -24.4% | 180 |
| California | $157,620 | $75.78 | +16.8% | 9,170 |
| Colorado | $156,190 | $75.09 | +15.7% | 4,070 |
| Connecticut | $129,500 | $62.26 | -4.0% | 1,160 |
| District of Columbia | $157,600 | $75.77 | +16.8% | 290 |
| Florida | $129,280 | $62.15 | -4.2% | 3,250 |
| Georgia | $140,460 | $67.53 | +4.1% | 2,230 |
| Hawaii | $137,240 | $65.98 | +1.7% | 40 |
| Idaho | $95,700 | $46.01 | -29.1% | 190 |
| Illinois | $108,940 | $52.38 | -19.3% | 200 |
| Indiana | $107,400 | $51.63 | -20.4% | 440 |
| Iowa | — | — | — | 40 |
| Kansas | $130,330 | $62.66 | -3.4% | 1,730 |
| Kentucky | $126,130 | $60.64 | -6.5% | 290 |
| Louisiana | $136,970 | $65.85 | +1.5% | 90 |
| Maryland | $156,750 | $75.36 | +16.1% | 3,180 |
| Massachusetts | $149,470 | $71.86 | +10.8% | 990 |
| Michigan | $128,960 | $62.00 | -4.4% | 0 |
| Minnesota | $159,060 | $76.47 | +17.9% | 140 |
| Mississippi | $109,200 | $52.50 | -19.1% | 90 |
| Missouri | $130,680 | $62.83 | -3.2% | 650 |
| Nebraska | $135,670 | $65.23 | +0.5% | 130 |
| Nevada | $96,730 | $46.51 | -28.3% | 270 |
| New Hampshire | — | — | — | 40 |
| New Jersey | $126,430 | $60.79 | -6.3% | 3,400 |
| New Mexico | $132,850 | $63.87 | -1.6% | 570 |
| New York | $130,330 | $62.66 | -3.4% | 560 |
| North Carolina | $122,930 | $59.10 | -8.9% | 650 |
| Ohio | $138,440 | $66.56 | +2.6% | 3,710 |
| Oklahoma | $125,470 | $60.32 | -7.0% | 1,090 |
| Oregon | $124,630 | $59.92 | -7.7% | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $133,940 | $64.40 | -0.8% | 990 |
| South Carolina | $137,030 | $65.88 | +1.5% | 650 |
| Tennessee | $128,510 | $61.78 | -4.8% | 610 |
| Texas | $130,270 | $62.63 | -3.5% | 6,750 |
| Utah | $135,840 | $65.31 | +0.7% | 1,010 |
| Vermont | $144,400 | $69.42 | +7.0% | 100 |
| Virginia | $143,210 | $68.85 | +6.1% | 2,540 |
| Washington | $158,370 | $76.14 | +17.3% | 5,760 |
| Wisconsin | $88,400 | $42.50 | -34.5% | 120 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for aerospace engineers?
The median annual wage for aerospace engineers is $134,960 ($64.89 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays aerospace engineers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many aerospace engineers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 67,710 aerospace engineers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do aerospace engineers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $64.89. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.