Aerospace Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Aerospace Engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $122,930 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($134,960)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,310; the top 10% earn over $176,720. Nationally the range is $86,700 to $205,890.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Mechanical Drafters$59,050 median in North Carolina
Aerospace Engineers pay in North Carolina
How much do aerospace engineers make in North Carolina?
The median is $122,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,310 and the top 10% earn over $176,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for aerospace engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 41 (−9% vs. the national median of $134,960). Living costs are not included.