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Updated: 3 Feb 2012
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Salary$50,865 - $110,255  
   
Bonus$482.24 - $9,577  
Profit Sharing$579 - $8,109  
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$50,729 - $116,698  
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Salary Range

Boeing Company, The$59,513 - $116,434
Northrop Grumman Corporation$59,642 - $144,260
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$46,540 - $146,902
Lockheed Martin Corp$60,881 - $121,080
General Electric (GE) Aviation$63,977 - $109,225
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Aerospace and Defense$55,155 - $132,956
Commercial Aircraft, Military, and Space Systems$54,651 - $131,541
Aerospace Manufacturing$53,397 - $121,459
Aerospace, Aeronautics, Astronautics$54,003 - $130,871
Engineering Services$52,293 - $120,983

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Key Statistics for Aerospace Engineer Jobs

Gender
Female
11%
female alumni
 
Male
89%
male alumni
Salary:$60,641 - $80,083 $60,888 - $91,960
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
12%
1-4 years
40%
5-9 years
24%
10-19 years
14%
20 years or more
11%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 92% dental benefits Dental: 81%
vision benefits Vision: 66% employee benefits None: 7%

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Aerospace Engineer

Salary Range

$50,729 - $116,698
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Mechanical Engineer
$41,599 - $89,169
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$64,385 - $121,272
Project Engineer
$45,956 - $106,024
 
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Aerospace Engineer

Salary Range

$50,729 - $116,698
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Project Engineer, Aviation/Aerospace
$54,293 - $124,466
Aeronautical Engineer
$48,546 - $119,223
Program Manager, Aviation / Aerospace
$60,774 - $151,330
 

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Aerospace Engineer Job Description

People with the job title Aerospace Engineer typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

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Aerospace Engineering Salary Info

Aerospace engineers are involved in the design, testing and construction of various aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, missiles, spacecraft, military jets and more. As in many other types of engineering, it’s possible to enter this field with just a bachelor’s degree, but some jobs may require a master’s. Aerospace engineers work in a variety of industries and employment settings, including government, military, university and corporate settings. To see how salaries compare in these different areas, take a look at the chart showing the median Aerospace Engineering Salary by Employer Type. If you’re wondering how specific employers rank when it comes to salary - including places like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NASA and many others - be sure to check out the chart comparing the median Aerospace Engineer’s Salary by Employer Name. For all aerospace engineers, salary is affected by a number of factors, including location and experience level. This is definitely a career that can be both challenging and lucrative; PayScale’s data shows that it’s possible for an Aerospace Engineer’s Salary to double after 20 years of experience. If you’re still in college and considering this career, it could be a solid choice. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts good job growth for aerospace engineers in the next 10 years, and PayScale ranks aerospace engineering high on the list of Top 10 College Majors for High Salaries.

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