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 $81,781 for beginners, reaching about $113,688 at mid-level, and approach $166,134 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 $126,768, California $126,287, Massachusetts $124,604. 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: $199,124; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,824; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,152; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,738; Aerospace Systems Engineer: $109,458.

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Virginia

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Virginia is $115,295 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): $130,043
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,104 to $123,015
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,557

10% $101,557

50% (Median) $115,295

90% $130,043

Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,015	$10,251	$2,366	$59
Average	$115,295	$9,608	$2,217	$55
25th Percentile	$108,104	$9,009	$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): $81,781
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,199
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,688
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,885
Expert (over 8 years): $166,134

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Aerospace Engineer I	less than 1 year	$81,781
Aerospace Engineer II	1-2 years	$98,199
Aerospace Engineer	2-4 years	$113,688
Aerospace Engineer IV	5-8 years	$143,885
Aerospace Engineer V	over 8 years	$166,134

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: $126,768.
California: $126,287.
Massachusetts: $124,604.

District of Columbia $126,768 California $126,287 Massachusetts $124,604 Washington $124,146 New Jersey $124,100 Alaska $123,940 Connecticut $122,360 New York $121,719

Hawaii $119,669 Rhode Island $118,707 Maryland $118,055 Minnesota $117,162 Colorado $116,818 Illinois $116,704 Oregon $116,269 Delaware $115,948

New Hampshire $115,747 Virginia $115,295 Pennsylvania $113,979 Nevada $113,315 North Dakota $113,097 Michigan $112,754 Wisconsin $112,628 Vermont $112,376

Texas $111,677 Maine $111,632 Arizona $111,563 Ohio $111,483 Georgia $110,429 Indiana $109,903 Wyoming $109,800 Utah $109,639

Iowa $109,571 Kansas $109,021 Louisiana $108,861 North Carolina $108,804 Missouri $108,781 Florida $108,334 Montana $108,094 Nebraska $107,865

Kentucky $107,739 South Carolina $107,281 Tennessee $106,995 Idaho $106,880 New Mexico $106,044 Oklahoma $105,861 Alabama $105,186 South Dakota $104,052

Arkansas $103,434 West Virginia $103,102 Mississippi $102,106

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: $106,033
Lambsburg: $106,258
Laurel Fork: $106,378

Ivanhoe, VA $106,033

Lambsburg, VA $106,258

Laurel Fork, VA $106,378

Marion, VA $105,480

Max Meadows, VA $106,201

Meadowview, VA $104,530

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $105,377

Rocky Gap, VA $105,435

Ruther Glen, VA $111,219

Sealston, VA $114,097

Sharps, VA $110,731

Spotsylvania, VA $112,259

Sparta, VA $111,671

Stafford, VA $117,392

Stratford, VA $112,897

Tappahannock, VA $111,415

Thornburg, VA $112,628

Unionville, VA $110,800

Village, VA $111,276

Warsaw, VA $111,671

Weems, VA $109,479

Sandy Point, VA $111,816

White Stone, VA $109,175

Wicomico Church, VA $109,970

Woodford, VA $112,169

Zacata, VA $112,548

Winchester, VA $112,019

Bentonville, VA $111,058

Berryville, VA $113,634

Boyce, VA $113,841

Brucetown, VA $112,093

Chester Gap, VA $113,178

Clear Brook, VA $111,530

Cross Junction, VA $107,912

Fishers Hill, VA $109,463

Flint Hill, VA $112,565

Front Royal, VA $112,630

Gore, VA $108,516

Hume, VA $114,086

Huntly, VA $112,754

Strasburg, VA $109,036

Linden, VA $114,363

Markham, VA $114,338

Maurertown, VA $107,553

Middletown, VA $111,166

Millwood, VA $113,639

Rileyville, VA $109,815

Earlysville, VA $108,205

Esmont, VA $107,204

Faber, VA $106,729

Fishersville, VA $107,723

Free Union, VA $108,026

Gordonsville, VA $109,159

Greenwood, VA $107,592

Ivy, VA $108,251

Keene, VA $107,637

Keswick, VA $108,465

Locust Dale, VA $109,647

Lovingston, VA $105,584

Lyndhurst, VA $106,380

Montpelier Station, VA $109,185

Nellysford, VA $106,503

North Garden, VA $107,532

Orange, VA $110,253

Palmyra, VA $108,512

Piney River, VA $105,093

Quinque, VA $108,481

Roseland, VA $105,497

Ruckersville, VA $108,436

Schuyler, VA $106,827

Shipman, VA $105,568

Somerset, VA $109,189

Stanardsville, VA $108,120

Troy, VA $108,631

Tyro, VA $105,784

Waynesboro, VA $107,887

White Hall, VA $108,080

Woodberry Forest, VA $109,612

Achilles, VA $107,946

Amelia Court House, VA $109,950

Ark, VA $108,633

Arvonia, VA $107,669

Ashland, VA $111,020

Aylett, VA $111,073

Barhamsville, VA $109,473

Beaumont, VA $109,925

Beaverdam, VA $111,010

Bena, VA $107,915

Bohannon, VA $108,357

Bremo Bluff, VA $108,369

Bruington, VA $110,851

Bumpass, VA $110,843

Cardinal, VA $108,405

Cartersville, VA $109,265

Charles City, VA $110,158

Christchurch, VA $109,259

Church View, VA $109,512

Cobbs Creek, VA $108,706

Columbia, VA $108,981

Crozier, VA $110,657

Cumberland, VA $108,375

Deltaville, VA $108,796

Diggs, VA $108,399

Redwood, VA $105,495

Rich Creek, VA $105,854

Ridgeway, VA $106,592

Riner, VA $105,844

Ripplemead, VA $105,568

Rocky Mount, VA $105,590

Salem, VA $105,075

Sandy Level, VA $105,815

Shawsville, VA $105,399

Spencer, VA $106,566

Staffordsville, VA $106,035

Stanleytown, VA $106,767

Stuart, VA $106,538

Thaxton, VA $105,273

Troutville, VA $105,233

Union Hall, VA $105,608

Vesta, VA $106,403

Villamont, VA $105,220

Vinton, VA $105,023

Wirtz, VA $105,283

Woolwine, VA $106,328

Bristol, VA $102,432

Abingdon, VA $103,951

Andover, VA $103,642

Appalachia, VA $103,642

Bee, VA $104,922

Ben Hur, VA $104,072

Big Stone Gap, VA $102,718

Birchleaf, VA $105,026

Blackwater, VA $102,847

Castlewood, VA $103,146

Cleveland, VA $104,399

Clinchco, VA $104,934

Clintwood, VA $104,815

Coeburn, VA $103,815

Damascus, VA $104,767

Dante, VA $104,405

Davenport, VA $105,127

Dryden, VA $103,055

Duffield, VA $102,182

Dungannon, VA $102,555

East Stone Gap, VA $102,935

Ewing, VA $105,387

Fort Blackmore, VA $101,899

Gate City, VA $101,202

Haysi, VA $105,535

Hiltons, VA $101,442

Honaker, VA $104,982

Jonesville, VA $104,326

Keokee, VA $103,359

Lebanon, VA $103,994

Mc Clure, VA $104,425

Mendota, VA $102,464

Nickelsville, VA $102,035

Nora, VA $104,151

Norton, VA $103,753

Pennington Gap, VA $103,334

Pound, VA $104,183

Rosedale, VA $104,866

Rose Hill, VA $105,203

Saint Charles, VA $103,941

Saint Paul, VA $103,805

Weber City, VA $100,893

Whitetop, VA $105,176

Wise, VA $104,032

Pulaski, VA $106,305

Atkins, VA $105,408

Austinville, VA $106,260

Barren Springs, VA $106,350

Bastian, VA $105,423

Bland, VA $105,670

Broadford, VA $105,313

Cana, VA $106,422

Ceres, VA $105,322

Chilhowie, VA $105,286

Cripple Creek, VA $105,763

Crockett, VA $105,737

Draper, VA $106,217

Dugspur, VA $106,295

Elk Creek, VA $105,688

Emory, VA $104,989

Fancy Gap, VA $106,331

Fries, VA $106,043

Galax, VA $106,216

Glade Spring, VA $104,780

Rural Retreat, VA $105,604

Saltville, VA $105,332

Speedwell, VA $105,672

Sugar Grove, VA $105,433

Tannersville, VA $105,250

Troutdale, VA $105,359

Willis, VA $106,239

Woodlawn, VA $106,281

Wytheville, VA $105,983

Staunton, VA $107,756

Augusta Springs, VA $107,300

Bacova, VA $106,797

Blue Grass, VA $106,839

Brownsburg, VA $106,201

Buena Vista, VA $105,331

Churchville, VA $108,056

Clifton Forge, VA $106,436

Covington, VA $105,859

Craigsville, VA $107,312

Crimora, VA $108,167

Deerfield, VA $107,397

Doe Hill, VA $107,305

Fairfield, VA $106,044

Fort Defiance, VA $108,246

Glen Wilton, VA $106,032

Goshen, VA $106,850

Greenville, VA $106,784

Grottoes, VA $108,267

Head Waters, VA $107,482

Hot Springs, VA $106,499

Iron Gate, VA $106,618

Lexington, VA $106,231

Low Moor, VA $106,370

Mc Dowell, VA $107,347

Middlebrook, VA $106,810

Millboro, VA $106,894

Mint Spring, VA $107,347

Montebello, VA $105,837

Monterey, VA $107,038

Mount Sidney, VA $108,294

Mustoe, VA $107,216

New Hope, VA $108,231

Port Republic, VA $108,208

Raphine, VA $106,329

Rockbridge Baths, VA $106,435

Selma, VA $106,474

Steeles Tavern, VA $106,548

Stuarts Draft, VA $106,947

Swoope, VA $107,566

Verona, VA $108,295

Vesuvius, VA $105,599

Warm Springs, VA $106,830

West Augusta, VA $107,630

Weyers Cave, VA $108,320

Williamsville, VA $107,407

Lynchburg, VA $103,754

Altavista, VA $104,739

Alton, VA $107,028

Amherst, VA $104,460

Appomattox, VA $104,648

Bedford, VA $105,286

Big Island, VA $104,709

Blairs, VA $107,003

Brookneal, VA $105,154

Buffalo Junction, VA $107,367

Callands, VA $106,485

Chatham, VA $106,572

Clifford, VA $104,619

Clover, VA $106,767

Cluster Springs, VA $107,361

Coleman Falls, VA $104,184

Concord, VA $103,898

Crystal Hill, VA $106,602

Danville, VA $107,087

Hillsville, VA $106,422

Carson, VA $110,522

Hiwassee, VA $106,073

Independence, VA $105,704

Annandale, VA $125,772

Burke, VA $124,594

Dumfries, VA $120,946

Dunn Loring, VA $125,933

Fairfax, VA $124,052

Fairfax Station, VA $123,715

Falls Church, VA $126,043

Fort Belvoir, VA $124,519

Great Falls, VA $124,057

Greenway, VA $126,041

Lorton, VA $123,816

Merrifield, VA $125,643

Mc Lean, VA $126,029

West Mclean, VA $126,041

Mount Vernon, VA $124,986

Newington, VA $124,699

Dry Fork, VA $106,795

Brooke, VA $116,539

Evington, VA $104,330

Forest, VA $104,127

Gladstone, VA $104,738

Gladys, VA $104,740

Glasgow, VA $105,410

Goode, VA $104,471

Gretna, VA $105,813

Halifax, VA $106,997

Howardsville, VA $106,825

Hurt, VA $105,221

Java, VA $106,450

Ararat, VA $106,396

Axton, VA $106,724

Bassett, VA $106,648

Belspring, VA $106,094

Bent Mountain, VA $105,194

Blacksburg, VA $105,593

Blue Ridge, VA $105,158

Boones Mill, VA $105,119

Buchanan, VA $105,513

Callaway, VA $105,394

Christiansburg, VA $105,604

Cascade, VA $106,632

Catawba, VA $105,333

Check, VA $105,558

Claudville, VA $106,333

Cloverdale, VA $104,962

Collinsville, VA $107,002

Copper Hill, VA $105,418

Critz, VA $106,503

Daleville, VA $105,070

Dublin, VA $106,150

Eagle Rock, VA $105,818

Eggleston, VA $105,937

Elliston, VA $105,310

Ferrum, VA $105,984

Fieldale, VA $106,849

Fincastle, VA $105,397

Floyd, VA $105,992

Glade Hill, VA $105,520

Glen Lyn, VA $105,599

Goodview, VA $105,147

Hardy, VA $105,103

Henry, VA $106,143

Huddleston, VA $105,494

Keeling, VA $106,896

Chester, VA $111,042

Chesterfield, VA $110,976

Church Road, VA $110,610

Colonial Heights, VA $111,088

Courtland, VA $108,418

Dendron, VA $108,743

Dewitt, VA $110,255

Dinwiddie, VA $110,557

Disputanta, VA $110,647

Dolphin, VA $109,044

Drewryville, VA $108,181

Ebony, VA $107,434

Elberon, VA $108,295

Emporia, VA $108,425

Ford, VA $110,353

Franklin, VA $108,085

Freeman, VA $109,020

Gasburg, VA $107,666

Hopewell, VA $110,859

Ivor, VA $108,259

Jarratt, VA $109,361

Lawrenceville, VA $108,640

Mc Kenney, VA $109,967

Meredithville, VA $108,483

Newsoms, VA $107,727

Prince George, VA $110,963

Rawlings, VA $109,543

Sedley, VA $108,563

Skippers, VA $107,992

Spring Grove, VA $109,331

Stony Creek, VA $109,961

Surry, VA $108,030

Sussex, VA $109,714

Sutherland, VA $110,870

Valentines, VA $107,766

Wakefield, VA $108,702

Warfield, VA $109,633

Waverly, VA $109,557

White Plains, VA $107,707

Wilsons, VA $110,025

Yale, VA $109,270

Zuni, VA $108,216

Claremont, VA $109,478

Farmville, VA $107,425

Baskerville, VA $107,249

Indian Valley, VA $106,146

Mc Coy, VA $105,916

Martinsville, VA $106,825

Meadows Of Dan, VA $106,430

Moneta, VA $105,321

Montvale, VA $105,320

Narrows, VA $105,917

Newbern, VA $106,010

New Castle, VA $105,403

Newport, VA $105,644

New River, VA $106,302

Oriskany, VA $105,608

Paint Bank, VA $105,442

Parrott, VA $105,966

Patrick Springs, VA $106,625

Pearisburg, VA $106,023

Pembroke, VA $106,020

Penhook, VA $105,870

Pilot, VA $105,641

Pittsville, VA $105,818

Radford, VA $106,183

Long Island, VA $105,138

Lowry, VA $104,669

Lynch Station, VA $105,149

Madison Heights, VA $103,757

Monroe, VA $104,274

Naruna, VA $104,820

Nathalie, VA $106,088

Natural Bridge, VA $105,743

Natural Bridge Station, VA $105,288

Nelson, VA $107,525

Norwood, VA $105,140

Ringgold, VA $106,935

Rustburg, VA $103,996

Scottsburg, VA $107,142

Scottsville, VA $107,722

South Boston, VA $107,236

Spout Spring, VA $104,187

Sutherlin, VA $106,944

Sweet Briar, VA $104,064

Vernon Hill, VA $106,818

Virgilina, VA $107,269

Wingina, VA $105,763

Amonate, VA $105,528

Bandy, VA $105,297

Big Rock, VA $105,869

Bishop, VA $105,307

Bluefield, VA $105,632

Boissevain, VA $105,373

Breaks, VA $105,696

Burkes Garden, VA $105,415

Cedar Bluff, VA $105,569

Doran, VA $106,003

Falls Mills, VA $105,373

Grundy, VA $106,047

Horsepen, VA $105,348

Hurley, VA $105,502

Jewell Ridge, VA $105,569

Keen Mountain, VA $105,981

Mavisdale, VA $105,579

Maxie, VA $105,891

North Tazewell, VA $105,553

Oakwood, VA $106,041

Pilgrims Knob, VA $105,752

Pocahontas, VA $105,408

Pounding Mill, VA $105,717

Raven, VA $105,953

Red Ash, VA $106,051

Richlands, VA $105,991

Rowe, VA $105,618

Shortt Gap, VA $105,854

Swords Creek, VA $105,588

Tazewell, VA $105,387

Vansant, VA $105,590

Whitewood, VA $105,602

Wolford, VA $105,621

Boydton, VA $107,479

Bracey, VA $107,754

Brodnax, VA $108,169

Buckingham, VA $106,276

Burkeville, VA $107,920

Charlotte Court House, VA $106,374

Chase City, VA $106,925

Clarksville, VA $107,669

Crewe, VA $108,608

Cullen, VA $106,057

Dillwyn, VA $107,336

Drakes Branch, VA $106,913

Dundas, VA $108,504

Evergreen, VA $104,749

Fort Mitchell, VA $106,912

Green Bay, VA $107,324

Hampden Sydney, VA $107,588

Kenbridge, VA $107,923

Keysville, VA $106,903

La Crosse, VA $107,589

Lunenburg, VA $107,106

Meherrin, VA $107,117

Nottoway, VA $108,442

Pamplin, VA $105,702

Phenix, VA $105,225

Prospect, VA $106,366

Randolph, VA $106,547

Red House, VA $104,917

Red Oak, VA $107,062

Rice, VA $108,057

Saxe, VA $106,831

Skipwith, VA $107,138

South Hill, VA $107,549

Victoria, VA $107,484

Wylliesburg, VA $106,967

Roanoke, VA $104,888

Wachapreague, VA $108,909

Wardtown, VA $108,697

Wattsville, VA $109,011

Willis Wharf, VA $108,877

Windsor, VA $107,950

Withams, VA $108,925

Norfolk, VA $107,395

Newport News, VA $107,636

Fort Eustis, VA $107,678

Hampton, VA $107,702

Fort Monroe, VA $107,643

Poquoson, VA $107,667

Yorktown, VA $107,794

Lackey, VA $107,837

Seaford, VA $107,707

Portsmouth, VA $107,425

Fort Lee, VA $111,082

Petersburg, VA $111,082

Virginia State University, VA $111,082

Alberta, VA $108,887

Ammon, VA $110,346

Blackstone, VA $109,413

Boykins, VA $107,856

Branchville, VA $107,599

Capron, VA $108,387

Round Hill, VA $116,456

Catharpin, VA $120,820

Delaplane, VA $115,238

Ashburn, VA $121,320

Chantilly, VA $122,597

Gainesville, VA $119,836

Hamilton, VA $118,026

Lincoln, VA $117,911

Sterling, VA $122,796

Haymarket, VA $119,722

Herndon, VA $123,248

Leesburg, VA $119,414

Lovettsville, VA $116,768

Nokesville, VA $119,984

Upperville, VA $115,619

Warrenton, VA $116,040

Reston, VA $123,957

Waterford, VA $117,832

The Plains, VA $118,164

Doswell, VA $111,058

Dutton, VA $108,683

Fork Union, VA $108,702

Foster, VA $108,333

Glen Allen, VA $111,309

Gloucester, VA $108,568

Gloucester Point, VA $107,911

Goochland, VA $110,094

Grimstead, VA $108,606

Gum Spring, VA $110,094

Gwynn, VA $108,604

Hadensville, VA $109,922

Hallieford, VA $108,572

Hanover, VA $111,080

Hardyville, VA $108,895

Hartfield, VA $108,933

Hayes, VA $107,979

Henrico, VA $111,391

Hudgins, VA $108,521

Jamaica, VA $109,876

Jamestown, VA $108,227

Jetersville, VA $108,689

Kents Store, VA $108,946

King And Queen Court House, VA $110,042

King William, VA $110,613

Lanexa, VA $109,872

Lightfoot, VA $108,758

Little Plymouth, VA $109,904

Locust Hill, VA $109,259

Louisa, VA $110,076

Macon, VA $110,202

Maidens, VA $110,514

Manakin Sabot, VA $110,876

Mannboro, VA $110,155

Manquin, VA $110,936

Maryus, VA $107,925

Mascot, VA $109,581

Mathews, VA $108,397

Burgess, VA $110,276

Accomac, VA $108,823

Assawoman, VA $108,867

Atlantic, VA $109,013

Battery Park, VA $107,651

Belle Haven, VA $108,760

Birdsnest, VA $108,555

Bloxom, VA $108,990

Cape Charles, VA $108,406

Capeville, VA $108,428

Carrollton, VA $107,638

Carrsville, VA $108,129

Cheriton, VA $108,417

Chesapeake, VA $107,678

Chincoteague Island, VA $109,083

Wallops Island, VA $109,003

Craddockville, VA $108,777

Davis Wharf, VA $108,754

Eastville, VA $108,458

Exmore, VA $108,713

Franktown, VA $108,592

Greenbackville, VA $109,330

Greenbush, VA $109,018

Hacksneck, VA $108,715

Hallwood, VA $108,961

Harborton, VA $108,982

Horntown, VA $109,146

Oak Hall, VA $108,922

Isle Of Wight, VA $107,880

Jamesville, VA $108,654

Jenkins Bridge, VA $108,978

Keller, VA $108,847

Locustville, VA $108,843

Machipongo, VA $108,538

Mappsville, VA $108,936

Marionville, VA $108,537

Mears, VA $108,880

Melfa, VA $108,861

Modest Town, VA $109,143

Nassawadox, VA $108,650

Nelsonia, VA $109,151

New Church, VA $109,110

Onancock, VA $108,952

Onley, VA $108,832

Oyster, VA $108,442

Painter, VA $108,781

Parksley, VA $109,012

Pungoteague, VA $108,827

Quinby, VA $108,540

Rescue, VA $107,645

Sanford, VA $109,129

Saxis, VA $109,146

Seaview, VA $108,419

Smithfield, VA $107,762

Suffolk, VA $107,713

Tangier, VA $109,416

Tasley, VA $109,066

Temperanceville, VA $108,961

Townsend, VA $108,441

Virginia Beach, VA $109,113

Dulles, VA $123,991

Aldie, VA $120,078

Amissville, VA $114,235

Arcola, VA $121,281

Manassas, VA $121,480

Marshall, VA $115,911

Middleburg, VA $118,042

Catlett, VA $118,596

Centreville, VA $121,970

Clifton, VA $122,999

Orlean, VA $114,867

Paeonian Springs, VA $118,592

Paris, VA $114,867

Philomont, VA $117,693

Purcellville, VA $116,821

Bluemont, VA $115,258

Bristow, VA $120,538

Broad Run, VA $118,394

Calverton, VA $118,125

Casanova, VA $118,323

Rectortown, VA $115,768

Mechanicsville, VA $111,167

Midlothian, VA $110,998

Millers Tavern, VA $111,154

Mineral, VA $110,755

Moon, VA $108,444

Moseley, VA $110,629

New Canton, VA $108,232

New Kent, VA $110,559

New Point, VA $108,172

Newtown, VA $111,495

Norge, VA $108,918

North, VA $108,539

Oilville, VA $110,655

Onemo, VA $108,308

Ordinary, VA $108,072

Port Haywood, VA $108,156

Powhatan, VA $110,289

Providence Forge, VA $110,369

Quinton, VA $110,934

Rockville, VA $110,780

Ruthville, VA $110,141

Saint Stephens Church, VA $111,140

Saluda, VA $109,302

Sandston, VA $111,192

Sandy Hook, VA $110,072

Schley, VA $108,328

Severn, VA $107,983

Shacklefords, VA $109,360

State Farm, VA $110,567

Stevensville, VA $110,304

Studley, VA $111,159

Susan, VA $108,199

Toano, VA $109,259

Topping, VA $109,162

Trevilians, VA $110,007

Richmond, VA $111,421

Urbanna, VA $109,682

Wake, VA $108,997

Walkerton, VA $110,460

Ware Neck, VA $108,372

Water View, VA $109,659

West Point, VA $110,036

White Marsh, VA $108,192

Wicomico, VA $108,001

Williamsburg, VA $108,188

Woods Cross Roads, VA $108,580

Montpelier, VA $110,614

Oakton, VA $124,339

Occoquan, VA $123,423

Quantico, VA $119,321

Springfield, VA $125,445

Triangle, VA $120,184

Vienna, VA $125,444

Woodbridge, VA $122,531

Arlington, VA $126,076

Fort Myer, VA $126,079

Mattaponi, VA $109,626

Dhs, VA $126,077

Fort Valley, VA $108,998

Star Tannery, VA $107,932

Stephens City, VA $112,060

Stephenson, VA $112,134

Toms Brook, VA $108,938

White Post, VA $113,024

Woodstock, VA $108,038

Culpeper, VA $111,605

Aroda, VA $108,872

Banco, VA $109,241

Bealeton, VA $115,545

Boston, VA $111,310

Brandy Station, VA $113,562

Brightwood, VA $109,796

Castleton, VA $112,534

Elkwood, VA $113,413

Etlan, VA $109,543

Goldvein, VA $116,056

Graves Mill, VA $108,724

Haywood, VA $109,768

Hood, VA $108,039

Jeffersonton, VA $114,828

Leon, VA $110,260

Lignum, VA $112,758

Madison, VA $108,714

Midland, VA $116,696

Mitchells, VA $110,716

Oakpark, VA $109,404

Pratts, VA $108,702

Radiant, VA $109,105

Rapidan, VA $110,089

Remington, VA $114,627

Reva, VA $110,381

Richardsville, VA $113,699

Rixeyville, VA $113,405

Rochelle, VA $108,669

Somerville, VA $116,919

Sperryville, VA $110,274

Stevensburg, VA $112,984

Sumerduck, VA $114,658

Syria, VA $108,303

Viewtown, VA $113,480

Washington, VA $112,209

Wolftown, VA $108,047

Woodville, VA $111,363

Harrisonburg, VA $108,488

Basye, VA $107,621

Bergton, VA $107,289

Bridgewater, VA $108,285

Broadway, VA $107,951

Criders, VA $107,481

Dayton, VA $107,914

Edinburg, VA $107,804

Elkton, VA $108,129

Alexandria, VA $126,062

Fredericksburg, VA $114,223

Bowling Green, VA $112,006

Burr Hill, VA $112,020

Callao, VA $111,375

Caret, VA $112,703

Center Cross, VA $110,786

Champlain, VA $112,446

Coles Point, VA $112,867

Colonial Beach, VA $113,501

Corbin, VA $112,799

Dahlgren, VA $117,224

Dogue, VA $113,426

Dunnsville, VA $111,184

Edwardsville, VA $110,419

Farnham, VA $110,745

Garrisonville, VA $118,185

Hague, VA $112,051

Hartwood, VA $114,552

Haynesville, VA $111,958

Heathsville, VA $110,316

Hustle, VA $112,513

Irvington, VA $109,432

Jersey, VA $113,581

Kilmarnock, VA $109,525

King George, VA $115,354

Kinsale, VA $111,834

Ladysmith, VA $111,359

Lancaster, VA $109,793

Laneview, VA $110,060

Lively, VA $109,895

Locust Grove, VA $112,052

Loretto, VA $112,534

Lottsburg, VA $111,167

Merry Point, VA $109,621

Milford, VA $111,594

Mollusk, VA $109,660

Montross, VA $112,783

Morattico, VA $110,230

Mount Holly, VA $112,408

Ninde, VA $115,610

Nuttsville, VA $110,121

Oldhams, VA $111,744

Ophelia, VA $110,334

Partlow, VA $112,325

Port Royal, VA $112,505

Rappahannock Academy, VA $112,527

Reedville, VA $110,252

Rhoadesville, VA $110,995

Rollins Fork, VA $113,497

Fulks Run, VA $107,682

Hinton, VA $107,582

Keezletown, VA $108,106

Lacey Spring, VA $108,160

Linville, VA $108,104

Luray, VA $108,451

Mc Gaheysville, VA $108,231

Mount Crawford, VA $108,235

Mount Jackson, VA $107,881

Mount Solon, VA $107,896

New Market, VA $108,130

Orkney Springs, VA $107,648

Penn Laird, VA $108,279

Quicksburg, VA $107,988

Pleasant Valley, VA $108,221

Shenandoah, VA $108,167

Singers Glen, VA $108,097

Stanley, VA $108,176

Timberville, VA $108,149

Charlottesville, VA $108,342

Afton, VA $107,142

Arrington, VA $105,012

Barboursville, VA $108,764

Batesville, VA $108,085

Covesville, VA $107,151

Crozet, VA $108,136

Dyke, VA $108,082

Ruby, VA $117,621

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	$155,649	$75.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$144,119	$69.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$132,590	$64.0	15%
MFG Durable	$121,060	$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.

$108,104

Average $115,295/year

$123,015

$9,009

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	$123,015	$10,251	$2,366	$59
Average	$115,295	$9,608	$2,217	$55
25th Percentile	$108,104	$9,009	$2,079	$52

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