Aerospace Engineers
Occupation
$134,830
National Median Salary
$64.82
Median Hourly Wage
68,440
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+27.9%
10 Year Change
$105,380
2014 Median
$134,830
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Aerospace Engineers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary Help Services | $176,300 | — |
| Administrative and Support Services | $176,300 | 980 |
| Employment Services | $176,300 | 930 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $143,910 | 40 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $143,860 | 6,960 |
Top Paying States for Aerospace Engineers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $175,350 | 330 |
| Washington | $158,600 | 5,700 |
| Maryland | $158,220 | 3,490 |
| Massachusetts | $152,210 | 990 |
| Colorado | $151,570 | 4,020 |
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Employment Services
Temporary Help Services
Administrative and Support Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Scientific Research and Development Services
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Testing Laboratories and Services
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Machinery Manufacturing