How much does an Aerospace Engineer make?
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$99,170
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Aerospace Engineer is $99,170 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $85,586 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $13,583 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $99,170 /yr |
| Senior Aerospace Engineer | $127,141 /yr |
| Lead Aerospace Engineer | $132,566 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Aerospace Engineer
Some related job titles are Aerospace Design Engineer Salaries with median pay of $117,688, Entry Level Engineer Salaries with median pay of $67,730, Aerodynamics Engineer Salaries with median pay of $106,573, Cfd Engineer Salaries with median pay of $148,229.
Top Paying Companies
For an Aerospace Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Aerospace Engineer in United States. Employers include Amazon, SpaceX and Intuitive Machines.
Top Paying Companies
For Aerospace Engineer in United States
| 1 | Amazon | $179,474 | |
| 2 | SpaceX | $168,100 | |
| 3 | Intuitive Machines | $161,757 | |
| 4 | ADVANTECS GROUP | $147,631 | |
| 5 | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory | $142,011 | |
| 6 | Design Analysis | $137,149 | |
| 7 | SAIC | $134,836 | |
| 8 | Edwards Air Force Base | $134,225 | |
| 9 | United Launch Alliance | $134,197 | |
| 10 | Bell | $133,531 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Aerospace Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Aerospace Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $134,836, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $124,291, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $123,165, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $119,552, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $117,160.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$119,552
3% Lower than other industries
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Aerospace Engineer are Amazon, ADVANTECS GROUP, and Design Analysis.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Aerospace Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Aerospace Engineer is $85,586 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Aerospace Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2420 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Aerospace Engineer employees.
The highest salary for an Aerospace Engineer in United States is $140,241 per year.
The lowest salary for an Aerospace Engineer in United States is $52,232 per year.
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