Aerospace Engineer Salary
Updated: 3 Jun 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $50K | $100K | $150K |
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| Salary | $52,901 - $108,905 |
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| Bonus | $192.50 - $7,930 |
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| Profit Sharing | $509 - $8,940 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $52,386 - $113,632 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 3 Jun 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,742 |
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Companies and Industries for
Aerospace Engineer
Salaries
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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| The Boeing Company | $59,219 - $123,817 |
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| Northrop Grumman Corporation | $59,642 - $117,209 |
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| National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | $44,780 - $149,772 |
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| General Electric (GE) Aviation | $54,248 - $105,289 |
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| Lockheed Martin Corp | $58,175 - $122,951 |
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Aerospace and Defense | $53,629 - $112,778 |
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| Commercial Aircraft, Military, and Space Systems | $53,261 - $112,405 |
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| Aerospace Manufacturing | $51,778 - $104,532 |
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| Aerospace, Aeronautics, Astronautics | $52,373 - $110,280 |
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| Engineering Services | $50,987 - $105,030 |
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Key Statistics for
Aerospace Engineer
Salaries and Jobs
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Female
12%
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Male
88%
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| Salary: | $61,645 - $79,792 | |
$61,415 - $92,316
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| Bachelor's Degree | $50,733 - $99,793 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Aerospace Engineering | $50,772 - $93,691 |
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| Master of Science (MS), Aerospace Engineering | $58,321 - $106,451 |
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| Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Aerospace Engineering | $52,237 - $100,625 |
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| Doctorate (PhD) | $71,729 - $143,206 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
91% |
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Dental:
81% |
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Vision:
66% |
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None:
7% |
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Career Path for
Aerospace Engineer
Jobs
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range
$52,386 - $113,632
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range
$52,386 - $113,632
Salary Map for
Aerospace Engineer
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Aerospace Engineer Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Aerospace Engineer Jobs
Marietta, Georgia (GA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$64,363 - $142,122
#1 Highest Paying Location
Pasadena, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$69,343 - $154,078
#2 Highest Paying Location
Greenbelt, Maryland (MD)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$64,584 - $115,235
#3 Highest Paying Location
Redondo Beach, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$76,948 - $118,361
#4 Highest Paying Location
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$57,812 - $125,953
#5 Highest Paying Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$30,201 - $134,095
#6 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$40,268 - $238,390
#7 Highest Paying Location
Patuxent River, Maryland (MD)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $101,417
#8 Highest Paying Location
Chula Vista, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$77,500 - $94,500
#9 Highest Paying Location
Sunnyvale, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$61,825 - $134,445
#10 Highest Paying Location
Chantilly, Virginia (VA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$74,000 - $139,816
#11 Highest Paying Location
Indianapolis, Indiana (IN)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$50,684 - $102,578
#12 Highest Paying Location
El Segundo, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$58,504 - $108,194
#13 Highest Paying Location
Huntington Beach, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$61,042 - $105,142
#14 Highest Paying Location
Palo Alto, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$59,598 - $176,169
#15 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$48,165 - $120,000
#16 Highest Paying Location
Everett, Washington (WA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$58,462 - $106,958
#17 Highest Paying Location
Edwards, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$65,500 - $98,064
#18 Highest Paying Location
Stratford, Connecticut (CT)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$60,400 - $94,000
#19 Highest Paying Location
Orlando, Florida (FL)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$65,131 - $91,200
#20 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$55,032 - $114,170
#1 Most Popular Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$49,022 - $120,291
#2 Most Popular Location
Huntsville, Alabama (AL)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$53,873 - $113,135
#3 Most Popular Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$53,127 - $98,870
#4 Most Popular Location
Wichita, Kansas (KS)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$52,477 - $101,961
#5 Most Popular Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$41,562 - $115,319
#6 Most Popular Location
Cincinnati, Ohio (OH)
Aerospace Engineer
Salary Range:
$55,311 - $95,212
#7 Most Popular Location
Aerospace Engineer
Job Description
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.
FAQs on Salaries for
Aerospace Engineer
Jobs
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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