What are the main factors that influence an Aerospace Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Aerospace Engineer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Aerospace Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aerospace Engineer's salary?

An Aerospace Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,774 for beginners, reaching about $113,677 at mid-level, and approach $166,125 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aerospace Engineer?

Aerospace Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Engineer roles are District of Columbia $126,757, California $126,276, Massachusetts $124,593. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerospace Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Aerospace Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineer VI: $199,100; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,815; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,158; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,728; Aerospace Systems Engineer: $109,448.

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Virginia

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Virginia is $115,285 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, an Aerospace Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,028
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,095 to $123,002
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,549

10% $101,549

50% (Median) $115,285

90% $130,028

Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,002	$10,250	$2,365	$59
Average	$115,285	$9,607	$2,217	$55
25th Percentile	$108,095	$9,008	$2,079	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Engineer Salaries

An Aerospace Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aerospace Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,774
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,664
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,677
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,891
Expert (over 8 years): $166,125

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Aerospace Engineer I	less than 1 year	$81,774
Aerospace Engineer II	1-2 years	$100,664
Aerospace Engineer	2-4 years	$113,677
Aerospace Engineer IV	5-8 years	$143,891
Aerospace Engineer V	over 8 years	$166,125

How Do Aerospace Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aerospace Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,757.
California: $126,276.
Massachusetts: $124,593.

District of Columbia $126,757 California $126,276 Massachusetts $124,593 Washington $124,135 New Jersey $124,089 Alaska $123,929 Connecticut $122,349 New York $121,708

Hawaii $119,659 Rhode Island $118,697 Maryland $118,044 Minnesota $117,151 Colorado $116,808 Illinois $116,694 Oregon $116,259 Delaware $115,938

New Hampshire $115,736 Virginia $115,285 Pennsylvania $113,969 Nevada $113,305 North Dakota $113,087 Michigan $112,744 Wisconsin $112,618 Vermont $112,366

Texas $111,668 Maine $111,622 Arizona $111,553 Ohio $111,473 Georgia $110,420 Indiana $109,893 Wyoming $109,790 Utah $109,630

Iowa $109,561 Kansas $109,012 Louisiana $108,851 North Carolina $108,794 Missouri $108,771 Florida $108,325 Montana $108,084 Nebraska $107,855

Kentucky $107,729 South Carolina $107,272 Tennessee $106,985 Idaho $106,871 New Mexico $106,035 Oklahoma $105,852 Alabama $105,176 South Dakota $104,043

Arkansas $103,425 West Virginia $103,093 Mississippi $102,097

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $106,024
Lambsburg: $106,249
Laurel Fork: $106,368

Ivanhoe, VA $106,024

Lambsburg, VA $106,249

Laurel Fork, VA $106,368

Marion, VA $105,471

Max Meadows, VA $106,192

Meadowview, VA $104,520

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $105,368

Rocky Gap, VA $105,426

Ruther Glen, VA $111,210

Sealston, VA $114,087

Sharps, VA $110,721

Spotsylvania, VA $112,249

Sparta, VA $111,661

Stafford, VA $117,382

Stratford, VA $112,887

Tappahannock, VA $111,406

Thornburg, VA $112,618

Unionville, VA $110,791

Village, VA $111,266

Warsaw, VA $111,661

Weems, VA $109,470

Sandy Point, VA $111,806

White Stone, VA $109,165

Wicomico Church, VA $109,961

Woodford, VA $112,159

Zacata, VA $112,538

Winchester, VA $112,009

Bentonville, VA $111,048

Berryville, VA $113,624

Boyce, VA $113,831

Brucetown, VA $112,083

Chester Gap, VA $113,169

Clear Brook, VA $111,520

Cross Junction, VA $107,902

Fishers Hill, VA $109,454

Flint Hill, VA $112,555

Front Royal, VA $112,620

Gore, VA $108,507

Hume, VA $114,076

Huntly, VA $112,744

Strasburg, VA $109,027

Linden, VA $114,353

Markham, VA $114,328

Maurertown, VA $107,544

Middletown, VA $111,156

Millwood, VA $113,629

Rileyville, VA $109,805

Earlysville, VA $108,195

Esmont, VA $107,195

Faber, VA $106,720

Fishersville, VA $107,713

Free Union, VA $108,017

Gordonsville, VA $109,149

Greenwood, VA $107,583

Ivy, VA $108,241

Keene, VA $107,628

Keswick, VA $108,455

Locust Dale, VA $109,638

Lovingston, VA $105,575

Lyndhurst, VA $106,371

Montpelier Station, VA $109,175

Nellysford, VA $106,494

North Garden, VA $107,522

Orange, VA $110,244

Palmyra, VA $108,502

Piney River, VA $105,084

Quinque, VA $108,471

Roseland, VA $105,488

Ruckersville, VA $108,427

Schuyler, VA $106,818

Shipman, VA $105,559

Somerset, VA $109,180

Stanardsville, VA $108,111

Troy, VA $108,621

Tyro, VA $105,775

Waynesboro, VA $107,877

White Hall, VA $108,071

Woodberry Forest, VA $109,602

Achilles, VA $107,937

Amelia Court House, VA $109,940

Ark, VA $108,624

Arvonia, VA $107,660

Ashland, VA $111,011

Aylett, VA $111,063

Barhamsville, VA $109,464

Beaumont, VA $109,915

Beaverdam, VA $111,000

Bena, VA $107,906

Bohannon, VA $108,348

Bremo Bluff, VA $108,359

Bruington, VA $110,841

Bumpass, VA $110,833

Cardinal, VA $108,396

Cartersville, VA $109,256

Charles City, VA $110,148

Christchurch, VA $109,250

Church View, VA $109,503

Cobbs Creek, VA $108,697

Columbia, VA $108,972

Crozier, VA $110,648

Cumberland, VA $108,366

Deltaville, VA $108,786

Diggs, VA $108,390

Redwood, VA $105,486

Rich Creek, VA $105,845

Ridgeway, VA $106,582

Riner, VA $105,835

Ripplemead, VA $105,559

Rocky Mount, VA $105,581

Salem, VA $105,065

Sandy Level, VA $105,806

Shawsville, VA $105,389

Spencer, VA $106,557

Staffordsville, VA $106,026

Stanleytown, VA $106,757

Stuart, VA $106,529

Thaxton, VA $105,263

Troutville, VA $105,223

Union Hall, VA $105,599

Vesta, VA $106,393

Villamont, VA $105,211

Vinton, VA $105,014

Wirtz, VA $105,274

Woolwine, VA $106,319

Bristol, VA $102,423

Abingdon, VA $103,942

Andover, VA $103,633

Appalachia, VA $103,633

Bee, VA $104,913

Ben Hur, VA $104,063

Big Stone Gap, VA $102,709

Birchleaf, VA $105,017

Blackwater, VA $102,838

Castlewood, VA $103,137

Cleveland, VA $104,390

Clinchco, VA $104,925

Clintwood, VA $104,806

Coeburn, VA $103,806

Damascus, VA $104,757

Dante, VA $104,396

Davenport, VA $105,118

Dryden, VA $103,046

Duffield, VA $102,174

Dungannon, VA $102,546

East Stone Gap, VA $102,926

Ewing, VA $105,378

Fort Blackmore, VA $101,890

Gate City, VA $101,194

Haysi, VA $105,526

Hiltons, VA $101,433

Honaker, VA $104,973

Jonesville, VA $104,317

Keokee, VA $103,350

Lebanon, VA $103,985

Mc Clure, VA $104,416

Mendota, VA $102,455

Nickelsville, VA $102,026

Nora, VA $104,142

Norton, VA $103,744

Pennington Gap, VA $103,325

Pound, VA $104,174

Rosedale, VA $104,857

Rose Hill, VA $105,194

Saint Charles, VA $103,932

Saint Paul, VA $103,796

Weber City, VA $100,884

Whitetop, VA $105,167

Wise, VA $104,022

Pulaski, VA $106,296

Atkins, VA $105,399

Austinville, VA $106,250

Barren Springs, VA $106,341

Bastian, VA $105,413

Bland, VA $105,661

Broadford, VA $105,304

Cana, VA $106,413

Ceres, VA $105,313

Chilhowie, VA $105,277

Cripple Creek, VA $105,753

Crockett, VA $105,728

Draper, VA $106,208

Dugspur, VA $106,286

Elk Creek, VA $105,679

Emory, VA $104,980

Fancy Gap, VA $106,321

Fries, VA $106,034

Galax, VA $106,207

Glade Spring, VA $104,771

Rural Retreat, VA $105,594

Saltville, VA $105,323

Speedwell, VA $105,663

Sugar Grove, VA $105,424

Tannersville, VA $105,241

Troutdale, VA $105,349

Willis, VA $106,230

Woodlawn, VA $106,272

Wytheville, VA $105,973

Staunton, VA $107,747

Augusta Springs, VA $107,291

Bacova, VA $106,787

Blue Grass, VA $106,830

Brownsburg, VA $106,192

Buena Vista, VA $105,322

Churchville, VA $108,047

Clifton Forge, VA $106,427

Covington, VA $105,850

Craigsville, VA $107,302

Crimora, VA $108,158

Deerfield, VA $107,387

Doe Hill, VA $107,296

Fairfield, VA $106,035

Fort Defiance, VA $108,237

Glen Wilton, VA $106,022

Goshen, VA $106,841

Greenville, VA $106,775

Grottoes, VA $108,257

Head Waters, VA $107,473

Hot Springs, VA $106,490

Iron Gate, VA $106,609

Lexington, VA $106,222

Low Moor, VA $106,360

Mc Dowell, VA $107,338

Middlebrook, VA $106,801

Millboro, VA $106,885

Mint Spring, VA $107,338

Montebello, VA $105,828

Monterey, VA $107,029

Mount Sidney, VA $108,285

Mustoe, VA $107,206

New Hope, VA $108,222

Port Republic, VA $108,199

Raphine, VA $106,320

Rockbridge Baths, VA $106,425

Selma, VA $106,464

Steeles Tavern, VA $106,539

Stuarts Draft, VA $106,937

Swoope, VA $107,557

Verona, VA $108,286

Vesuvius, VA $105,590

Warm Springs, VA $106,820

West Augusta, VA $107,621

Weyers Cave, VA $108,311

Williamsville, VA $107,397

Lynchburg, VA $103,745

Altavista, VA $104,730

Alton, VA $107,018

Amherst, VA $104,451

Appomattox, VA $104,638

Bedford, VA $105,277

Big Island, VA $104,700

Blairs, VA $106,993

Brookneal, VA $105,144

Buffalo Junction, VA $107,357

Callands, VA $106,476

Chatham, VA $106,563

Clifford, VA $104,610

Clover, VA $106,757

Cluster Springs, VA $107,352

Coleman Falls, VA $104,175

Concord, VA $103,889

Crystal Hill, VA $106,593

Danville, VA $107,078

Hillsville, VA $106,413

Carson, VA $110,513

Hiwassee, VA $106,064

Independence, VA $105,695

Annandale, VA $125,761

Burke, VA $124,583

Dumfries, VA $120,935

Dunn Loring, VA $125,922

Fairfax, VA $124,041

Fairfax Station, VA $123,705

Falls Church, VA $126,032

Fort Belvoir, VA $124,508

Great Falls, VA $124,046

Greenway, VA $126,030

Lorton, VA $123,805

Merrifield, VA $125,632

Mc Lean, VA $126,018

West Mclean, VA $126,030

Mount Vernon, VA $124,975

Newington, VA $124,688

Dry Fork, VA $106,786

Brooke, VA $116,529

Evington, VA $104,321

Forest, VA $104,117

Gladstone, VA $104,729

Gladys, VA $104,731

Glasgow, VA $105,401

Goode, VA $104,462

Gretna, VA $105,804

Halifax, VA $106,988

Howardsville, VA $106,816

Hurt, VA $105,212

Java, VA $106,440

Ararat, VA $106,387

Axton, VA $106,715

Bassett, VA $106,638

Belspring, VA $106,084

Bent Mountain, VA $105,184

Blacksburg, VA $105,584

Blue Ridge, VA $105,149

Boones Mill, VA $105,110

Buchanan, VA $105,504

Callaway, VA $105,385

Christiansburg, VA $105,594

Cascade, VA $106,622

Catawba, VA $105,324

Check, VA $105,549

Claudville, VA $106,324

Cloverdale, VA $104,953

Collinsville, VA $106,992

Copper Hill, VA $105,409

Critz, VA $106,494

Daleville, VA $105,061

Dublin, VA $106,140

Eagle Rock, VA $105,808

Eggleston, VA $105,927

Elliston, VA $105,301

Ferrum, VA $105,974

Fieldale, VA $106,840

Fincastle, VA $105,388

Floyd, VA $105,982

Glade Hill, VA $105,511

Glen Lyn, VA $105,590

Goodview, VA $105,138

Hardy, VA $105,094

Henry, VA $106,134

Huddleston, VA $105,484

Keeling, VA $106,887

Chester, VA $111,032

Chesterfield, VA $110,966

Church Road, VA $110,601

Colonial Heights, VA $111,078

Courtland, VA $108,408

Dendron, VA $108,733

Dewitt, VA $110,246

Dinwiddie, VA $110,547

Disputanta, VA $110,637

Dolphin, VA $109,035

Drewryville, VA $108,171

Ebony, VA $107,425

Elberon, VA $108,286

Emporia, VA $108,415

Ford, VA $110,343

Franklin, VA $108,075

Freeman, VA $109,011

Gasburg, VA $107,656

Hopewell, VA $110,849

Ivor, VA $108,249

Jarratt, VA $109,352

Lawrenceville, VA $108,630

Mc Kenney, VA $109,957

Meredithville, VA $108,474

Newsoms, VA $107,718

Prince George, VA $110,953

Rawlings, VA $109,534

Sedley, VA $108,554

Skippers, VA $107,982

Spring Grove, VA $109,322

Stony Creek, VA $109,952

Surry, VA $108,020

Sussex, VA $109,704

Sutherland, VA $110,861

Valentines, VA $107,757

Wakefield, VA $108,692

Warfield, VA $109,623

Waverly, VA $109,547

White Plains, VA $107,697

Wilsons, VA $110,016

Yale, VA $109,260

Zuni, VA $108,207

Claremont, VA $109,468

Farmville, VA $107,416

Baskerville, VA $107,239

Indian Valley, VA $106,137

Mc Coy, VA $105,907

Martinsville, VA $106,816

Meadows Of Dan, VA $106,421

Moneta, VA $105,312

Montvale, VA $105,310

Narrows, VA $105,908

Newbern, VA $106,001

New Castle, VA $105,394

Newport, VA $105,634

New River, VA $106,293

Oriskany, VA $105,599

Paint Bank, VA $105,433

Parrott, VA $105,957

Patrick Springs, VA $106,616

Pearisburg, VA $106,013

Pembroke, VA $106,011

Penhook, VA $105,861

Pilot, VA $105,632

Pittsville, VA $105,808

Radford, VA $106,174

Long Island, VA $105,128

Lowry, VA $104,660

Lynch Station, VA $105,140

Madison Heights, VA $103,748

Monroe, VA $104,265

Naruna, VA $104,811

Nathalie, VA $106,079

Natural Bridge, VA $105,734

Natural Bridge Station, VA $105,278

Nelson, VA $107,515

Norwood, VA $105,131

Ringgold, VA $106,926

Rustburg, VA $103,987

Scottsburg, VA $107,133

Scottsville, VA $107,712

South Boston, VA $107,227

Spout Spring, VA $104,178

Sutherlin, VA $106,935

Sweet Briar, VA $104,055

Vernon Hill, VA $106,809

Virgilina, VA $107,260

Wingina, VA $105,753

Amonate, VA $105,519

Bandy, VA $105,288

Big Rock, VA $105,860

Bishop, VA $105,298

Bluefield, VA $105,623

Boissevain, VA $105,364

Breaks, VA $105,687

Burkes Garden, VA $105,405

Cedar Bluff, VA $105,560

Doran, VA $105,994

Falls Mills, VA $105,364

Grundy, VA $106,037

Horsepen, VA $105,339

Hurley, VA $105,492

Jewell Ridge, VA $105,560

Keen Mountain, VA $105,972

Mavisdale, VA $105,570

Maxie, VA $105,882

North Tazewell, VA $105,544

Oakwood, VA $106,032

Pilgrims Knob, VA $105,743

Pocahontas, VA $105,399

Pounding Mill, VA $105,708

Raven, VA $105,943

Red Ash, VA $106,042

Richlands, VA $105,981

Rowe, VA $105,609

Shortt Gap, VA $105,845

Swords Creek, VA $105,578

Tazewell, VA $105,378

Vansant, VA $105,581

Whitewood, VA $105,593

Wolford, VA $105,611

Boydton, VA $107,470

Bracey, VA $107,744

Brodnax, VA $108,160

Buckingham, VA $106,266

Burkeville, VA $107,910

Charlotte Court House, VA $106,365

Chase City, VA $106,915

Clarksville, VA $107,660

Crewe, VA $108,598

Cullen, VA $106,048

Dillwyn, VA $107,326

Drakes Branch, VA $106,904

Dundas, VA $108,494

Evergreen, VA $104,740

Fort Mitchell, VA $106,903

Green Bay, VA $107,315

Hampden Sydney, VA $107,578

Kenbridge, VA $107,914

Keysville, VA $106,894

La Crosse, VA $107,579

Lunenburg, VA $107,096

Meherrin, VA $107,108

Nottoway, VA $108,432

Pamplin, VA $105,693

Phenix, VA $105,215

Prospect, VA $106,357

Randolph, VA $106,538

Red House, VA $104,907

Red Oak, VA $107,053

Rice, VA $108,048

Saxe, VA $106,822

Skipwith, VA $107,128

South Hill, VA $107,539

Victoria, VA $107,474

Wylliesburg, VA $106,958

Roanoke, VA $104,879

Wachapreague, VA $108,899

Wardtown, VA $108,688

Wattsville, VA $109,001

Willis Wharf, VA $108,867

Windsor, VA $107,940

Withams, VA $108,915

Norfolk, VA $107,386

Newport News, VA $107,626

Fort Eustis, VA $107,669

Hampton, VA $107,693

Fort Monroe, VA $107,633

Poquoson, VA $107,657

Yorktown, VA $107,784

Lackey, VA $107,828

Seaford, VA $107,697

Portsmouth, VA $107,416

Fort Lee, VA $111,072

Petersburg, VA $111,072

Virginia State University, VA $111,072

Alberta, VA $108,878

Ammon, VA $110,336

Blackstone, VA $109,403

Boykins, VA $107,846

Branchville, VA $107,590

Capron, VA $108,377

Round Hill, VA $116,446

Catharpin, VA $120,809

Delaplane, VA $115,228

Ashburn, VA $121,310

Chantilly, VA $122,586

Gainesville, VA $119,826

Hamilton, VA $118,016

Lincoln, VA $117,900

Sterling, VA $122,785

Haymarket, VA $119,711

Herndon, VA $123,237

Leesburg, VA $119,403

Lovettsville, VA $116,758

Nokesville, VA $119,974

Upperville, VA $115,609

Warrenton, VA $116,030

Reston, VA $123,946

Waterford, VA $117,821

The Plains, VA $118,153

Doswell, VA $111,048

Dutton, VA $108,674

Fork Union, VA $108,692

Foster, VA $108,324

Glen Allen, VA $111,299

Gloucester, VA $108,558

Gloucester Point, VA $107,901

Goochland, VA $110,084

Grimstead, VA $108,596

Gum Spring, VA $110,084

Gwynn, VA $108,595

Hadensville, VA $109,913

Hallieford, VA $108,563

Hanover, VA $111,070

Hardyville, VA $108,886

Hartfield, VA $108,924

Hayes, VA $107,970

Henrico, VA $111,381

Hudgins, VA $108,511

Jamaica, VA $109,867

Jamestown, VA $108,217

Jetersville, VA $108,680

Kents Store, VA $108,936

King And Queen Court House, VA $110,033

King William, VA $110,603

Lanexa, VA $109,862

Lightfoot, VA $108,748

Little Plymouth, VA $109,894

Locust Hill, VA $109,250

Louisa, VA $110,066

Macon, VA $110,192

Maidens, VA $110,505

Manakin Sabot, VA $110,866

Mannboro, VA $110,145

Manquin, VA $110,926

Maryus, VA $107,916

Mascot, VA $109,571

Mathews, VA $108,388

Burgess, VA $110,266

Accomac, VA $108,814

Assawoman, VA $108,857

Atlantic, VA $109,004

Battery Park, VA $107,641

Belle Haven, VA $108,751

Birdsnest, VA $108,546

Bloxom, VA $108,981

Cape Charles, VA $108,397

Capeville, VA $108,419

Carrollton, VA $107,629

Carrsville, VA $108,120

Cheriton, VA $108,407

Chesapeake, VA $107,669

Chincoteague Island, VA $109,073

Wallops Island, VA $108,993

Craddockville, VA $108,768

Davis Wharf, VA $108,745

Eastville, VA $108,448

Exmore, VA $108,704

Franktown, VA $108,582

Greenbackville, VA $109,321

Greenbush, VA $109,008

Hacksneck, VA $108,706

Hallwood, VA $108,951

Harborton, VA $108,973

Horntown, VA $109,136

Oak Hall, VA $108,912

Isle Of Wight, VA $107,870

Jamesville, VA $108,644

Jenkins Bridge, VA $108,968

Keller, VA $108,838

Locustville, VA $108,833

Machipongo, VA $108,529

Mappsville, VA $108,927

Marionville, VA $108,527

Mears, VA $108,871

Melfa, VA $108,851

Modest Town, VA $109,133

Nassawadox, VA $108,641

Nelsonia, VA $109,141

New Church, VA $109,101

Onancock, VA $108,943

Onley, VA $108,823

Oyster, VA $108,432

Painter, VA $108,771

Parksley, VA $109,003

Pungoteague, VA $108,817

Quinby, VA $108,531

Rescue, VA $107,636

Sanford, VA $109,119

Saxis, VA $109,136

Seaview, VA $108,409

Smithfield, VA $107,752

Suffolk, VA $107,703

Tangier, VA $109,407

Tasley, VA $109,056

Temperanceville, VA $108,951

Townsend, VA $108,431

Virginia Beach, VA $109,103

Dulles, VA $123,980

Aldie, VA $120,067

Amissville, VA $114,225

Arcola, VA $121,271

Manassas, VA $121,470

Marshall, VA $115,901

Middleburg, VA $118,032

Catlett, VA $118,586

Centreville, VA $121,960

Clifton, VA $122,988

Orlean, VA $114,857

Paeonian Springs, VA $118,581

Paris, VA $114,857

Philomont, VA $117,683

Purcellville, VA $116,810

Bluemont, VA $115,248

Bristow, VA $120,528

Broad Run, VA $118,383

Calverton, VA $118,114

Casanova, VA $118,312

Rectortown, VA $115,758

Mechanicsville, VA $111,157

Midlothian, VA $110,989

Millers Tavern, VA $111,145

Mineral, VA $110,745

Moon, VA $108,435

Moseley, VA $110,619

New Canton, VA $108,223

New Kent, VA $110,549

New Point, VA $108,162

Newtown, VA $111,486

Norge, VA $108,909

North, VA $108,530

Oilville, VA $110,645

Onemo, VA $108,298

Ordinary, VA $108,063

Port Haywood, VA $108,146

Powhatan, VA $110,279

Providence Forge, VA $110,359

Quinton, VA $110,925

Rockville, VA $110,770

Ruthville, VA $110,131

Saint Stephens Church, VA $111,131

Saluda, VA $109,292

Sandston, VA $111,182

Sandy Hook, VA $110,063

Schley, VA $108,319

Severn, VA $107,973

Shacklefords, VA $109,351

State Farm, VA $110,557

Stevensville, VA $110,294

Studley, VA $111,149

Susan, VA $108,190

Toano, VA $109,250

Topping, VA $109,152

Trevilians, VA $109,997

Richmond, VA $111,411

Urbanna, VA $109,672

Wake, VA $108,988

Walkerton, VA $110,451

Ware Neck, VA $108,363

Water View, VA $109,649

West Point, VA $110,026

White Marsh, VA $108,183

Wicomico, VA $107,992

Williamsburg, VA $108,178

Woods Cross Roads, VA $108,571

Montpelier, VA $110,604

Oakton, VA $124,328

Occoquan, VA $123,413

Quantico, VA $119,311

Springfield, VA $125,434

Triangle, VA $120,174

Vienna, VA $125,433

Woodbridge, VA $122,521

Arlington, VA $126,065

Fort Myer, VA $126,067

Mattaponi, VA $109,616

Dhs, VA $126,066

Fort Valley, VA $108,989

Star Tannery, VA $107,923

Stephens City, VA $112,050

Stephenson, VA $112,124

Toms Brook, VA $108,928

White Post, VA $113,014

Woodstock, VA $108,028

Culpeper, VA $111,596

Aroda, VA $108,863

Banco, VA $109,231

Bealeton, VA $115,535

Boston, VA $111,300

Brandy Station, VA $113,552

Brightwood, VA $109,787

Castleton, VA $112,524

Elkwood, VA $113,403

Etlan, VA $109,534

Goldvein, VA $116,046

Graves Mill, VA $108,714

Haywood, VA $109,758

Hood, VA $108,029

Jeffersonton, VA $114,818

Leon, VA $110,250

Lignum, VA $112,748

Madison, VA $108,705

Midland, VA $116,686

Mitchells, VA $110,706

Oakpark, VA $109,394

Pratts, VA $108,692

Radiant, VA $109,095

Rapidan, VA $110,080

Remington, VA $114,617

Reva, VA $110,372

Richardsville, VA $113,689

Rixeyville, VA $113,395

Rochelle, VA $108,659

Somerville, VA $116,909

Sperryville, VA $110,264

Stevensburg, VA $112,974

Sumerduck, VA $114,648

Syria, VA $108,294

Viewtown, VA $113,470

Washington, VA $112,199

Wolftown, VA $108,037

Woodville, VA $111,353

Harrisonburg, VA $108,478

Basye, VA $107,612

Bergton, VA $107,280

Bridgewater, VA $108,276

Broadway, VA $107,941

Criders, VA $107,472

Dayton, VA $107,905

Edinburg, VA $107,795

Elkton, VA $108,120

Alexandria, VA $126,051

Fredericksburg, VA $114,213

Bowling Green, VA $111,996

Burr Hill, VA $112,010

Callao, VA $111,365

Caret, VA $112,693

Center Cross, VA $110,776

Champlain, VA $112,436

Coles Point, VA $112,857

Colonial Beach, VA $113,491

Corbin, VA $112,790

Dahlgren, VA $117,213

Dogue, VA $113,416

Dunnsville, VA $111,174

Edwardsville, VA $110,410

Farnham, VA $110,736

Garrisonville, VA $118,175

Hague, VA $112,041

Hartwood, VA $114,542

Haynesville, VA $111,948

Heathsville, VA $110,306

Hustle, VA $112,503

Irvington, VA $109,423

Jersey, VA $113,572

Kilmarnock, VA $109,515

King George, VA $115,344

Kinsale, VA $111,825

Ladysmith, VA $111,349

Lancaster, VA $109,783

Laneview, VA $110,050

Lively, VA $109,885

Locust Grove, VA $112,042

Loretto, VA $112,524

Lottsburg, VA $111,157

Merry Point, VA $109,612

Milford, VA $111,584

Mollusk, VA $109,650

Montross, VA $112,774

Morattico, VA $110,221

Mount Holly, VA $112,398

Ninde, VA $115,600

Nuttsville, VA $110,112

Oldhams, VA $111,734

Ophelia, VA $110,325

Partlow, VA $112,316

Port Royal, VA $112,495

Rappahannock Academy, VA $112,517

Reedville, VA $110,242

Rhoadesville, VA $110,985

Rollins Fork, VA $113,487

Fulks Run, VA $107,672

Hinton, VA $107,573

Keezletown, VA $108,097

Lacey Spring, VA $108,151

Linville, VA $108,095

Luray, VA $108,442

Mc Gaheysville, VA $108,222

Mount Crawford, VA $108,225

Mount Jackson, VA $107,871

Mount Solon, VA $107,886

New Market, VA $108,121

Orkney Springs, VA $107,639

Penn Laird, VA $108,270

Quicksburg, VA $107,979

Pleasant Valley, VA $108,211

Shenandoah, VA $108,158

Singers Glen, VA $108,088

Stanley, VA $108,167

Timberville, VA $108,139

Charlottesville, VA $108,333

Afton, VA $107,133

Arrington, VA $105,002

Barboursville, VA $108,754

Batesville, VA $108,075

Covesville, VA $107,142

Crozet, VA $108,127

Dyke, VA $108,073

Ruby, VA $117,611

Aerospace Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aerospace Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Aerospace Engineer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aerospace Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aerospace Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$155,635	$75.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$144,107	$69.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$132,578	$64.0	15%
MFG Durable	$121,050	$58.0	5%

Aerospace Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerospace Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$108,095

Average $115,285/year

$123,002

$9,008

Average $9,607/month

$10,250

$2,079

Average $2,217/week

$2,365

$52

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,002	$10,250	$2,365	$59
Average	$115,285	$9,607	$2,217	$55
25th Percentile	$108,095	$9,008	$2,079	$52

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