Aerospace Engineer Salary

Updated: 3 Jun 2012
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Salary$52,901 - $108,905  
   
Bonus$192.50 - $7,930  
Profit Sharing$509 - $8,940  
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$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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Salary Range

The Boeing Company$59,219 - $123,817
Northrop Grumman Corporation$59,642 - $117,209
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$44,780 - $149,772
General Electric (GE) Aviation$54,248 - $105,289
Lockheed Martin Corp$58,175 - $122,951
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Aerospace and Defense$53,629 - $112,778
Commercial Aircraft, Military, and Space Systems$53,261 - $112,405
Aerospace Manufacturing$51,778 - $104,532
Aerospace, Aeronautics, Astronautics$52,373 - $110,280
Engineering Services$50,987 - $105,030

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Key Statistics for Aerospace Engineer Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
12%
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Male
88%
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Salary:$61,645 - $79,792 $61,415 - $92,316
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
11%
1-4 years
39%
5-9 years
26%
10-19 years
14%
20 years or more
10%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 91% dental benefits Dental: 81%
vision benefits Vision: 66% employee benefits None: 7%

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Aerospace Engineer

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$52,386 - $113,632
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Mechanical Engineer
$42,366 - $87,786
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$65,232 - $119,033
Project Engineer
$46,683 - $103,660
 
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Aerospace Engineer

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$52,386 - $113,632
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Project Engineer, Aviation/Aerospace
$55,516 - $123,964
Aeronautical Engineer
$49,865 - $114,861
Program Manager, Aviation / Aerospace
$61,312 - $148,844
 

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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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