Aerospace Engineers Salary in California
Aerospace Engineers in California earn a median of $157,620 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $157,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($134,960)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 9,170
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,370; the top 10% earn over $220,670. Nationally the range is $86,700 to $205,890.
States ranked near California
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- Materials Scientists$177,030 median in California
Aerospace Engineers pay in California
How much do aerospace engineers make in California?
The median is $157,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,370 and the top 10% earn over $220,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for aerospace engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 41 (+17% vs. the national median of $134,960). Living costs are not included.