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 $81,777 for beginners, reaching about $113,683 at mid-level, and approach $166,129 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 $126,762, California $126,281, Massachusetts $124,598. 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: $199,112; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,819; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,155; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,733; Aerospace Systems Engineer: $109,453.

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Virginia

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Virginia is $115,290 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): $130,038
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,100 to $123,010
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,554

10% $101,554

50% (Median) $115,290

90% $130,038

Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,010	$10,251	$2,366	$59
Average	$115,290	$9,608	$2,217	$55
25th Percentile	$108,100	$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): $81,777
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,199
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,683
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,888
Expert (over 8 years): $166,129

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Aerospace Engineer I	less than 1 year	$81,777
Aerospace Engineer II	1-2 years	$98,199
Aerospace Engineer	2-4 years	$113,683
Aerospace Engineer IV	5-8 years	$143,888
Aerospace Engineer V	over 8 years	$166,129

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: $126,762.
California: $126,281.
Massachusetts: $124,598.

District of Columbia $126,762 California $126,281 Massachusetts $124,598 Washington $124,140 New Jersey $124,095 Alaska $123,934 Connecticut $122,354 New York $121,713

Hawaii $119,664 Rhode Island $118,702 Maryland $118,050 Minnesota $117,157 Colorado $116,813 Illinois $116,699 Oregon $116,264 Delaware $115,943

New Hampshire $115,742 Virginia $115,290 Pennsylvania $113,974 Nevada $113,310 North Dakota $113,092 Michigan $112,749 Wisconsin $112,623 Vermont $112,371

Texas $111,673 Maine $111,627 Arizona $111,558 Ohio $111,478 Georgia $110,425 Indiana $109,898 Wyoming $109,795 Utah $109,635

Iowa $109,566 Kansas $109,016 Louisiana $108,856 North Carolina $108,799 Missouri $108,776 Florida $108,329 Montana $108,089 Nebraska $107,860

Kentucky $107,734 South Carolina $107,276 Tennessee $106,990 Idaho $106,875 New Mexico $106,040 Oklahoma $105,857 Alabama $105,181 South Dakota $104,048

Arkansas $103,429 West Virginia $103,097 Mississippi $102,101

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: $106,028
Lambsburg: $106,254
Laurel Fork: $106,373

Ivanhoe, VA $106,028

Lambsburg, VA $106,254

Laurel Fork, VA $106,373

Marion, VA $105,475

Max Meadows, VA $106,197

Meadowview, VA $104,525

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $105,372

Rocky Gap, VA $105,431

Ruther Glen, VA $111,215

Sealston, VA $114,092

Sharps, VA $110,726

Spotsylvania, VA $112,254

Sparta, VA $111,666

Stafford, VA $117,387

Stratford, VA $112,892

Tappahannock, VA $111,410

Thornburg, VA $112,623

Unionville, VA $110,796

Village, VA $111,271

Warsaw, VA $111,666

Weems, VA $109,474

Sandy Point, VA $111,811

White Stone, VA $109,170

Wicomico Church, VA $109,966

Woodford, VA $112,164

Zacata, VA $112,543

Winchester, VA $112,014

Bentonville, VA $111,053

Berryville, VA $113,629

Boyce, VA $113,836

Brucetown, VA $112,088

Chester Gap, VA $113,174

Clear Brook, VA $111,525

Cross Junction, VA $107,907

Fishers Hill, VA $109,458

Flint Hill, VA $112,560

Front Royal, VA $112,625

Gore, VA $108,512

Hume, VA $114,081

Huntly, VA $112,749

Strasburg, VA $109,031

Linden, VA $114,358

Markham, VA $114,333

Maurertown, VA $107,549

Middletown, VA $111,161

Millwood, VA $113,634

Rileyville, VA $109,810

Earlysville, VA $108,200

Esmont, VA $107,199

Faber, VA $106,724

Fishersville, VA $107,718

Free Union, VA $108,022

Gordonsville, VA $109,154

Greenwood, VA $107,588

Ivy, VA $108,246

Keene, VA $107,632

Keswick, VA $108,460

Locust Dale, VA $109,643

Lovingston, VA $105,579

Lyndhurst, VA $106,375

Montpelier Station, VA $109,180

Nellysford, VA $106,499

North Garden, VA $107,527

Orange, VA $110,248

Palmyra, VA $108,507

Piney River, VA $105,088

Quinque, VA $108,476

Roseland, VA $105,492

Ruckersville, VA $108,431

Schuyler, VA $106,823

Shipman, VA $105,563

Somerset, VA $109,185

Stanardsville, VA $108,115

Troy, VA $108,626

Tyro, VA $105,780

Waynesboro, VA $107,882

White Hall, VA $108,075

Woodberry Forest, VA $109,607

Achilles, VA $107,941

Amelia Court House, VA $109,945

Ark, VA $108,628

Arvonia, VA $107,664

Ashland, VA $111,015

Aylett, VA $111,068

Barhamsville, VA $109,469

Beaumont, VA $109,920

Beaverdam, VA $111,005

Bena, VA $107,910

Bohannon, VA $108,352

Bremo Bluff, VA $108,364

Bruington, VA $110,846

Bumpass, VA $110,838

Cardinal, VA $108,400

Cartersville, VA $109,260

Charles City, VA $110,153

Christchurch, VA $109,255

Church View, VA $109,508

Cobbs Creek, VA $108,702

Columbia, VA $108,976

Crozier, VA $110,652

Cumberland, VA $108,371

Deltaville, VA $108,791

Diggs, VA $108,395

Redwood, VA $105,490

Rich Creek, VA $105,850

Ridgeway, VA $106,587

Riner, VA $105,839

Ripplemead, VA $105,563

Rocky Mount, VA $105,585

Salem, VA $105,070

Sandy Level, VA $105,811

Shawsville, VA $105,394

Spencer, VA $106,562

Staffordsville, VA $106,031

Stanleytown, VA $106,762

Stuart, VA $106,533

Thaxton, VA $105,268

Troutville, VA $105,228

Union Hall, VA $105,604

Vesta, VA $106,398

Villamont, VA $105,215

Vinton, VA $105,018

Wirtz, VA $105,278

Woolwine, VA $106,324

Bristol, VA $102,428

Abingdon, VA $103,947

Andover, VA $103,638

Appalachia, VA $103,638

Bee, VA $104,918

Ben Hur, VA $104,067

Big Stone Gap, VA $102,714

Birchleaf, VA $105,022

Blackwater, VA $102,842

Castlewood, VA $103,142

Cleveland, VA $104,395

Clinchco, VA $104,929

Clintwood, VA $104,810

Coeburn, VA $103,811

Damascus, VA $104,762

Dante, VA $104,400

Davenport, VA $105,123

Dryden, VA $103,050

Duffield, VA $102,178

Dungannon, VA $102,550

East Stone Gap, VA $102,930

Ewing, VA $105,383

Fort Blackmore, VA $101,894

Gate City, VA $101,198

Haysi, VA $105,530

Hiltons, VA $101,437

Honaker, VA $104,977

Jonesville, VA $104,321

Keokee, VA $103,355

Lebanon, VA $103,989

Mc Clure, VA $104,421

Mendota, VA $102,460

Nickelsville, VA $102,030

Nora, VA $104,146

Norton, VA $103,749

Pennington Gap, VA $103,330

Pound, VA $104,178

Rosedale, VA $104,862

Rose Hill, VA $105,198

Saint Charles, VA $103,937

Saint Paul, VA $103,800

Weber City, VA $100,889

Whitetop, VA $105,172

Wise, VA $104,027

Pulaski, VA $106,301

Atkins, VA $105,403

Austinville, VA $106,255

Barren Springs, VA $106,345

Bastian, VA $105,418

Bland, VA $105,665

Broadford, VA $105,308

Cana, VA $106,418

Ceres, VA $105,317

Chilhowie, VA $105,282

Cripple Creek, VA $105,758

Crockett, VA $105,733

Draper, VA $106,213

Dugspur, VA $106,290

Elk Creek, VA $105,684

Emory, VA $104,984

Fancy Gap, VA $106,326

Fries, VA $106,039

Galax, VA $106,211

Glade Spring, VA $104,776

Rural Retreat, VA $105,599

Saltville, VA $105,328

Speedwell, VA $105,668

Sugar Grove, VA $105,428

Tannersville, VA $105,245

Troutdale, VA $105,354

Willis, VA $106,234

Woodlawn, VA $106,277

Wytheville, VA $105,978

Staunton, VA $107,751

Augusta Springs, VA $107,296

Bacova, VA $106,792

Blue Grass, VA $106,834

Brownsburg, VA $106,197

Buena Vista, VA $105,326

Churchville, VA $108,051

Clifton Forge, VA $106,431

Covington, VA $105,854

Craigsville, VA $107,307

Crimora, VA $108,162

Deerfield, VA $107,392

Doe Hill, VA $107,300

Fairfield, VA $106,040

Fort Defiance, VA $108,241

Glen Wilton, VA $106,027

Goshen, VA $106,846

Greenville, VA $106,779

Grottoes, VA $108,262

Head Waters, VA $107,478

Hot Springs, VA $106,494

Iron Gate, VA $106,613

Lexington, VA $106,226

Low Moor, VA $106,365

Mc Dowell, VA $107,343

Middlebrook, VA $106,806

Millboro, VA $106,889

Mint Spring, VA $107,343

Montebello, VA $105,832

Monterey, VA $107,033

Mount Sidney, VA $108,289

Mustoe, VA $107,211

New Hope, VA $108,226

Port Republic, VA $108,204

Raphine, VA $106,325

Rockbridge Baths, VA $106,430

Selma, VA $106,469

Steeles Tavern, VA $106,543

Stuarts Draft, VA $106,942

Swoope, VA $107,561

Verona, VA $108,291

Vesuvius, VA $105,594

Warm Springs, VA $106,825

West Augusta, VA $107,625

Weyers Cave, VA $108,316

Williamsville, VA $107,402

Lynchburg, VA $103,750

Altavista, VA $104,735

Alton, VA $107,023

Amherst, VA $104,455

Appomattox, VA $104,643

Bedford, VA $105,282

Big Island, VA $104,705

Blairs, VA $106,998

Brookneal, VA $105,149

Buffalo Junction, VA $107,362

Callands, VA $106,480

Chatham, VA $106,568

Clifford, VA $104,614

Clover, VA $106,762

Cluster Springs, VA $107,356

Coleman Falls, VA $104,179

Concord, VA $103,893

Crystal Hill, VA $106,597

Danville, VA $107,083

Hillsville, VA $106,418

Carson, VA $110,517

Hiwassee, VA $106,068

Independence, VA $105,700

Annandale, VA $125,766

Burke, VA $124,588

Dumfries, VA $120,940

Dunn Loring, VA $125,928

Fairfax, VA $124,047

Fairfax Station, VA $123,710

Falls Church, VA $126,038

Fort Belvoir, VA $124,514

Great Falls, VA $124,051

Greenway, VA $126,035

Lorton, VA $123,811

Merrifield, VA $125,638

Mc Lean, VA $126,024

West Mclean, VA $126,035

Mount Vernon, VA $124,981

Newington, VA $124,693

Dry Fork, VA $106,791

Brooke, VA $116,534

Evington, VA $104,326

Forest, VA $104,122

Gladstone, VA $104,733

Gladys, VA $104,736

Glasgow, VA $105,405

Goode, VA $104,467

Gretna, VA $105,808

Halifax, VA $106,992

Howardsville, VA $106,821

Hurt, VA $105,217

Java, VA $106,445

Ararat, VA $106,391

Axton, VA $106,720

Bassett, VA $106,643

Belspring, VA $106,089

Bent Mountain, VA $105,189

Blacksburg, VA $105,589

Blue Ridge, VA $105,154

Boones Mill, VA $105,115

Buchanan, VA $105,508

Callaway, VA $105,389

Christiansburg, VA $105,599

Cascade, VA $106,627

Catawba, VA $105,329

Check, VA $105,553

Claudville, VA $106,328

Cloverdale, VA $104,958

Collinsville, VA $106,997

Copper Hill, VA $105,413

Critz, VA $106,499

Daleville, VA $105,065

Dublin, VA $106,145

Eagle Rock, VA $105,813

Eggleston, VA $105,932

Elliston, VA $105,306

Ferrum, VA $105,979

Fieldale, VA $106,845

Fincastle, VA $105,393

Floyd, VA $105,987

Glade Hill, VA $105,515

Glen Lyn, VA $105,594

Goodview, VA $105,142

Hardy, VA $105,099

Henry, VA $106,138

Huddleston, VA $105,489

Keeling, VA $106,892

Chester, VA $111,037

Chesterfield, VA $110,971

Church Road, VA $110,606

Colonial Heights, VA $111,083

Courtland, VA $108,413

Dendron, VA $108,738

Dewitt, VA $110,251

Dinwiddie, VA $110,552

Disputanta, VA $110,642

Dolphin, VA $109,039

Drewryville, VA $108,176

Ebony, VA $107,430

Elberon, VA $108,291

Emporia, VA $108,420

Ford, VA $110,348

Franklin, VA $108,080

Freeman, VA $109,015

Gasburg, VA $107,661

Hopewell, VA $110,854

Ivor, VA $108,254

Jarratt, VA $109,356

Lawrenceville, VA $108,635

Mc Kenney, VA $109,962

Meredithville, VA $108,478

Newsoms, VA $107,723

Prince George, VA $110,958

Rawlings, VA $109,538

Sedley, VA $108,558

Skippers, VA $107,987

Spring Grove, VA $109,327

Stony Creek, VA $109,956

Surry, VA $108,025

Sussex, VA $109,709

Sutherland, VA $110,865

Valentines, VA $107,762

Wakefield, VA $108,697

Warfield, VA $109,628

Waverly, VA $109,552

White Plains, VA $107,702

Wilsons, VA $110,020

Yale, VA $109,265

Zuni, VA $108,212

Claremont, VA $109,473

Farmville, VA $107,420

Baskerville, VA $107,244

Indian Valley, VA $106,142

Mc Coy, VA $105,911

Martinsville, VA $106,821

Meadows Of Dan, VA $106,426

Moneta, VA $105,316

Montvale, VA $105,315

Narrows, VA $105,913

Newbern, VA $106,005

New Castle, VA $105,399

Newport, VA $105,639

New River, VA $106,297

Oriskany, VA $105,604

Paint Bank, VA $105,437

Parrott, VA $105,962

Patrick Springs, VA $106,620

Pearisburg, VA $106,018

Pembroke, VA $106,016

Penhook, VA $105,866

Pilot, VA $105,637

Pittsville, VA $105,813

Radford, VA $106,178

Long Island, VA $105,133

Lowry, VA $104,665

Lynch Station, VA $105,144

Madison Heights, VA $103,752

Monroe, VA $104,270

Naruna, VA $104,816

Nathalie, VA $106,083

Natural Bridge, VA $105,739

Natural Bridge Station, VA $105,283

Nelson, VA $107,520

Norwood, VA $105,135

Ringgold, VA $106,930

Rustburg, VA $103,992

Scottsburg, VA $107,138

Scottsville, VA $107,717

South Boston, VA $107,232

Spout Spring, VA $104,183

Sutherlin, VA $106,940

Sweet Briar, VA $104,059

Vernon Hill, VA $106,814

Virgilina, VA $107,265

Wingina, VA $105,758

Amonate, VA $105,523

Bandy, VA $105,292

Big Rock, VA $105,865

Bishop, VA $105,302

Bluefield, VA $105,628

Boissevain, VA $105,369

Breaks, VA $105,692

Burkes Garden, VA $105,410

Cedar Bluff, VA $105,565

Doran, VA $105,998

Falls Mills, VA $105,369

Grundy, VA $106,042

Horsepen, VA $105,344

Hurley, VA $105,497

Jewell Ridge, VA $105,565

Keen Mountain, VA $105,977

Mavisdale, VA $105,575

Maxie, VA $105,886

North Tazewell, VA $105,549

Oakwood, VA $106,036

Pilgrims Knob, VA $105,748

Pocahontas, VA $105,403

Pounding Mill, VA $105,712

Raven, VA $105,948

Red Ash, VA $106,047

Richlands, VA $105,986

Rowe, VA $105,614

Shortt Gap, VA $105,850

Swords Creek, VA $105,583

Tazewell, VA $105,383

Vansant, VA $105,585

Whitewood, VA $105,598

Wolford, VA $105,616

Boydton, VA $107,474

Bracey, VA $107,749

Brodnax, VA $108,165

Buckingham, VA $106,271

Burkeville, VA $107,915

Charlotte Court House, VA $106,369

Chase City, VA $106,920

Clarksville, VA $107,664

Crewe, VA $108,603

Cullen, VA $106,052

Dillwyn, VA $107,331

Drakes Branch, VA $106,909

Dundas, VA $108,499

Evergreen, VA $104,745

Fort Mitchell, VA $106,908

Green Bay, VA $107,320

Hampden Sydney, VA $107,583

Kenbridge, VA $107,918

Keysville, VA $106,898

La Crosse, VA $107,584

Lunenburg, VA $107,101

Meherrin, VA $107,112

Nottoway, VA $108,437

Pamplin, VA $105,697

Phenix, VA $105,220

Prospect, VA $106,361

Randolph, VA $106,542

Red House, VA $104,912

Red Oak, VA $107,058

Rice, VA $108,052

Saxe, VA $106,826

Skipwith, VA $107,133

South Hill, VA $107,544

Victoria, VA $107,479

Wylliesburg, VA $106,962

Roanoke, VA $104,883

Wachapreague, VA $108,904

Wardtown, VA $108,692

Wattsville, VA $109,006

Willis Wharf, VA $108,872

Windsor, VA $107,945

Withams, VA $108,920

Norfolk, VA $107,391

Newport News, VA $107,631

Fort Eustis, VA $107,673

Hampton, VA $107,698

Fort Monroe, VA $107,638

Poquoson, VA $107,662

Yorktown, VA $107,789

Lackey, VA $107,833

Seaford, VA $107,702

Portsmouth, VA $107,420

Fort Lee, VA $111,077

Petersburg, VA $111,077

Virginia State University, VA $111,077

Alberta, VA $108,882

Ammon, VA $110,341

Blackstone, VA $109,408

Boykins, VA $107,851

Branchville, VA $107,594

Capron, VA $108,382

Round Hill, VA $116,451

Catharpin, VA $120,815

Delaplane, VA $115,233

Ashburn, VA $121,315

Chantilly, VA $122,591

Gainesville, VA $119,831

Hamilton, VA $118,021

Lincoln, VA $117,905

Sterling, VA $122,791

Haymarket, VA $119,717

Herndon, VA $123,243

Leesburg, VA $119,409

Lovettsville, VA $116,763

Nokesville, VA $119,979

Upperville, VA $115,614

Warrenton, VA $116,035

Reston, VA $123,952

Waterford, VA $117,826

The Plains, VA $118,158

Doswell, VA $111,053

Dutton, VA $108,679

Fork Union, VA $108,697

Foster, VA $108,328

Glen Allen, VA $111,304

Gloucester, VA $108,563

Gloucester Point, VA $107,906

Goochland, VA $110,089

Grimstead, VA $108,601

Gum Spring, VA $110,089

Gwynn, VA $108,600

Hadensville, VA $109,917

Hallieford, VA $108,568

Hanover, VA $111,075

Hardyville, VA $108,890

Hartfield, VA $108,928

Hayes, VA $107,975

Henrico, VA $111,386

Hudgins, VA $108,516

Jamaica, VA $109,872

Jamestown, VA $108,222

Jetersville, VA $108,684

Kents Store, VA $108,941

King And Queen Court House, VA $110,038

King William, VA $110,608

Lanexa, VA $109,867

Lightfoot, VA $108,753

Little Plymouth, VA $109,899

Locust Hill, VA $109,255

Louisa, VA $110,071

Macon, VA $110,197

Maidens, VA $110,509

Manakin Sabot, VA $110,871

Mannboro, VA $110,150

Manquin, VA $110,931

Maryus, VA $107,921

Mascot, VA $109,576

Mathews, VA $108,392

Burgess, VA $110,271

Accomac, VA $108,818

Assawoman, VA $108,862

Atlantic, VA $109,008

Battery Park, VA $107,646

Belle Haven, VA $108,755

Birdsnest, VA $108,550

Bloxom, VA $108,986

Cape Charles, VA $108,402

Capeville, VA $108,423

Carrollton, VA $107,633

Carrsville, VA $108,125

Cheriton, VA $108,412

Chesapeake, VA $107,673

Chincoteague Island, VA $109,078

Wallops Island, VA $108,998

Craddockville, VA $108,773

Davis Wharf, VA $108,750

Eastville, VA $108,453

Exmore, VA $108,708

Franktown, VA $108,587

Greenbackville, VA $109,326

Greenbush, VA $109,013

Hacksneck, VA $108,711

Hallwood, VA $108,956

Harborton, VA $108,977

Horntown, VA $109,141

Oak Hall, VA $108,917

Isle Of Wight, VA $107,875

Jamesville, VA $108,649

Jenkins Bridge, VA $108,973

Keller, VA $108,842

Locustville, VA $108,838

Machipongo, VA $108,533

Mappsville, VA $108,932

Marionville, VA $108,532

Mears, VA $108,876

Melfa, VA $108,856

Modest Town, VA $109,138

Nassawadox, VA $108,645

Nelsonia, VA $109,146

New Church, VA $109,106

Onancock, VA $108,948

Onley, VA $108,828

Oyster, VA $108,437

Painter, VA $108,776

Parksley, VA $109,007

Pungoteague, VA $108,822

Quinby, VA $108,536

Rescue, VA $107,640

Sanford, VA $109,124

Saxis, VA $109,141

Seaview, VA $108,414

Smithfield, VA $107,757

Suffolk, VA $107,708

Tangier, VA $109,411

Tasley, VA $109,061

Temperanceville, VA $108,956

Townsend, VA $108,436

Virginia Beach, VA $109,108

Dulles, VA $123,986

Aldie, VA $120,073

Amissville, VA $114,230

Arcola, VA $121,276

Manassas, VA $121,475

Marshall, VA $115,906

Middleburg, VA $118,037

Catlett, VA $118,591

Centreville, VA $121,965

Clifton, VA $122,993

Orlean, VA $114,862

Paeonian Springs, VA $118,587

Paris, VA $114,862

Philomont, VA $117,688

Purcellville, VA $116,815

Bluemont, VA $115,253

Bristow, VA $120,533

Broad Run, VA $118,388

Calverton, VA $118,119

Casanova, VA $118,318

Rectortown, VA $115,763

Mechanicsville, VA $111,162

Midlothian, VA $110,994

Millers Tavern, VA $111,149

Mineral, VA $110,750

Moon, VA $108,439

Moseley, VA $110,624

New Canton, VA $108,228

New Kent, VA $110,554

New Point, VA $108,167

Newtown, VA $111,491

Norge, VA $108,913

North, VA $108,534

Oilville, VA $110,650

Onemo, VA $108,303

Ordinary, VA $108,067

Port Haywood, VA $108,151

Powhatan, VA $110,284

Providence Forge, VA $110,364

Quinton, VA $110,930

Rockville, VA $110,775

Ruthville, VA $110,136

Saint Stephens Church, VA $111,136

Saluda, VA $109,297

Sandston, VA $111,187

Sandy Hook, VA $110,067

Schley, VA $108,324

Severn, VA $107,978

Shacklefords, VA $109,355

State Farm, VA $110,562

Stevensville, VA $110,299

Studley, VA $111,154

Susan, VA $108,194

Toano, VA $109,255

Topping, VA $109,157

Trevilians, VA $110,002

Richmond, VA $111,416

Urbanna, VA $109,677

Wake, VA $108,992

Walkerton, VA $110,456

Ware Neck, VA $108,367

Water View, VA $109,654

West Point, VA $110,031

White Marsh, VA $108,188

Wicomico, VA $107,996

Williamsburg, VA $108,183

Woods Cross Roads, VA $108,576

Montpelier, VA $110,609

Oakton, VA $124,334

Occoquan, VA $123,418

Quantico, VA $119,316

Springfield, VA $125,440

Triangle, VA $120,179

Vienna, VA $125,439

Woodbridge, VA $122,526

Arlington, VA $126,071

Fort Myer, VA $126,073

Mattaponi, VA $109,621

Dhs, VA $126,072

Fort Valley, VA $108,994

Star Tannery, VA $107,928

Stephens City, VA $112,055

Stephenson, VA $112,129

Toms Brook, VA $108,933

White Post, VA $113,019

Woodstock, VA $108,033

Culpeper, VA $111,600

Aroda, VA $108,868

Banco, VA $109,236

Bealeton, VA $115,540

Boston, VA $111,305

Brandy Station, VA $113,557

Brightwood, VA $109,792

Castleton, VA $112,529

Elkwood, VA $113,408

Etlan, VA $109,538

Goldvein, VA $116,051

Graves Mill, VA $108,719

Haywood, VA $109,763

Hood, VA $108,034

Jeffersonton, VA $114,823

Leon, VA $110,255

Lignum, VA $112,753

Madison, VA $108,710

Midland, VA $116,691

Mitchells, VA $110,711

Oakpark, VA $109,399

Pratts, VA $108,697

Radiant, VA $109,100

Rapidan, VA $110,085

Remington, VA $114,622

Reva, VA $110,377

Richardsville, VA $113,694

Rixeyville, VA $113,400

Rochelle, VA $108,664

Somerville, VA $116,914

Sperryville, VA $110,269

Stevensburg, VA $112,979

Sumerduck, VA $114,653

Syria, VA $108,299

Viewtown, VA $113,475

Washington, VA $112,204

Wolftown, VA $108,042

Woodville, VA $111,358

Harrisonburg, VA $108,483

Basye, VA $107,616

Bergton, VA $107,284

Bridgewater, VA $108,280

Broadway, VA $107,946

Criders, VA $107,477

Dayton, VA $107,909

Edinburg, VA $107,799

Elkton, VA $108,125

Alexandria, VA $126,057

Fredericksburg, VA $114,218

Bowling Green, VA $112,001

Burr Hill, VA $112,015

Callao, VA $111,370

Caret, VA $112,698

Center Cross, VA $110,781

Champlain, VA $112,441

Coles Point, VA $112,862

Colonial Beach, VA $113,496

Corbin, VA $112,795

Dahlgren, VA $117,218

Dogue, VA $113,421

Dunnsville, VA $111,179

Edwardsville, VA $110,414

Farnham, VA $110,741

Garrisonville, VA $118,180

Hague, VA $112,046

Hartwood, VA $114,547

Haynesville, VA $111,953

Heathsville, VA $110,311

Hustle, VA $112,508

Irvington, VA $109,427

Jersey, VA $113,577

Kilmarnock, VA $109,520

King George, VA $115,349

Kinsale, VA $111,829

Ladysmith, VA $111,354

Lancaster, VA $109,788

Laneview, VA $110,055

Lively, VA $109,890

Locust Grove, VA $112,047

Loretto, VA $112,529

Lottsburg, VA $111,162

Merry Point, VA $109,616

Milford, VA $111,589

Mollusk, VA $109,655

Montross, VA $112,779

Morattico, VA $110,225

Mount Holly, VA $112,403

Ninde, VA $115,605

Nuttsville, VA $110,117

Oldhams, VA $111,739

Ophelia, VA $110,330

Partlow, VA $112,321

Port Royal, VA $112,500

Rappahannock Academy, VA $112,522

Reedville, VA $110,247

Rhoadesville, VA $110,990

Rollins Fork, VA $113,492

Fulks Run, VA $107,677

Hinton, VA $107,577

Keezletown, VA $108,102

Lacey Spring, VA $108,155

Linville, VA $108,099

Luray, VA $108,446

Mc Gaheysville, VA $108,226

Mount Crawford, VA $108,230

Mount Jackson, VA $107,876

Mount Solon, VA $107,891

New Market, VA $108,126

Orkney Springs, VA $107,644

Penn Laird, VA $108,275

Quicksburg, VA $107,984

Pleasant Valley, VA $108,216

Shenandoah, VA $108,162

Singers Glen, VA $108,092

Stanley, VA $108,171

Timberville, VA $108,144

Charlottesville, VA $108,338

Afton, VA $107,138

Arrington, VA $105,007

Barboursville, VA $108,759

Batesville, VA $108,080

Covesville, VA $107,147

Crozet, VA $108,131

Dyke, VA $108,078

Ruby, VA $117,616

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	$155,642	$75.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$144,113	$69.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$132,584	$64.0	15%
MFG Durable	$121,055	$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.

$108,100

Average $115,290/year

$123,010

$9,008

Average $9,608/month

$10,251

$2,079

Average $2,217/week

$2,366

$52

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,010	$10,251	$2,366	$59
Average	$115,290	$9,608	$2,217	$55
25th Percentile	$108,100	$9,008	$2,079	$52

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