Aerospace Engineers Salary by State
The national median pay for aerospace engineers is $134,960 a year. By state, it ranges from $88,400 in Wisconsin to $159,060 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $86,700
- 25th percentile
- $106,110
- Median
- $134,960
- 75th percentile
- $169,690
- Top 10%
- $205,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 67,710 jobs.
Median pay in 40 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $159,060 | +18% | $85,330 | $194,950 | 140 |
| 2 | Washington | $158,370 | +17% | $112,580 | $207,710 | 5,760 |
| 3 | California | $157,620 | +17% | $104,370 | $220,670 | 9,170 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $157,600 | +17% | $98,200 | $196,310 | 290 |
| 5 | Maryland | $156,750 | +16% | $97,460 | $232,930 | 3,180 |
| 6 | Colorado | $156,190 | +16% | $101,970 | $210,410 | 4,070 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $149,470 | +11% | $89,750 | $217,840 | 990 |
| 8 | Vermont | $144,400 | +7% | $93,460 | $172,160 | 100 |
| 9 | Virginia | $143,210 | +6% | $95,420 | $226,950 | 2,540 |
| 10 | Georgia | $140,460 | +4% | $84,520 | $205,540 | 2,230 |
| 11 | Ohio | $138,440 | +3% | $82,830 | $201,670 | 3,710 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $137,240 | +2% | $117,700 | $247,260 | 40 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $137,030 | +2% | $81,460 | $170,150 | 650 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $136,970 | +1% | $110,300 | $197,930 | 90 |
| 15 | Utah | $135,840 | +1% | $85,230 | $183,810 | 1,010 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $135,670 | +1% | $86,760 | $217,240 | 130 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $133,940 | −1% | $89,230 | $179,820 | 990 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $132,850 | −2% | $97,350 | $195,110 | 570 |
| 19 | Missouri | $130,680 | −3% | $80,390 | $179,260 | 650 |
| 20 | Kansas | $130,330 | −3% | $80,860 | $167,400 | 1,730 |
| 21 | New York | $130,330 | −3% | $89,130 | $202,690 | 560 |
| 22 | Texas | $130,270 | −3% | $82,990 | $195,190 | 6,750 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $129,500 | −4% | $86,420 | $163,930 | 1,160 |
| 24 | Florida | $129,280 | −4% | $84,210 | $177,070 | 3,250 |
| 25 | Michigan | $128,960 | −4% | $76,130 | $180,160 | Not published |
| 26 | Tennessee | $128,510 | −5% | $79,690 | $171,560 | 610 |
| 27 | Alabama | $127,540 | −5% | $78,660 | $195,190 | 5,820 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $126,430 | −6% | $103,230 | $163,770 | 3,400 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $126,130 | −7% | $100,440 | $172,340 | 290 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $125,470 | −7% | $80,040 | $161,780 | 1,090 |
| 31 | Oregon | $124,630 | −8% | $85,070 | $179,470 | 250 |
| 32 | Arizona | $123,170 | −9% | $88,920 | $193,990 | 3,110 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $122,930 | −9% | $79,310 | $176,720 | 650 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $109,200 | −19% | $78,640 | $171,220 | 90 |
| 35 | Illinois | $108,940 | −19% | $78,170 | $184,520 | 200 |
| 36 | Indiana | $107,400 | −20% | $82,530 | $176,860 | 440 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $102,040 | −24% | $72,590 | $155,680 | 180 |
| 38 | Alaska | $101,710 | −25% | $81,650 | $170,340 | 100 |
| 39 | Nevada | $96,730 | −28% | $77,920 | $179,050 | 270 |
| 40 | Idaho | $95,700 | −29% | $64,870 | $139,190 | 190 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $88,400 | −34% | $65,720 | $147,560 | 120 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Aerospace Engineers salary questions
Which state pays aerospace engineers the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $159,060 a year (+18% vs. the national median of $134,960). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays aerospace engineers the least?
Wisconsin, with a median of $88,400 a year (−34% vs. national).
Where do most aerospace engineers work?
California has the most jobs, about 9,170, with a median of $157,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.