Median salary
$133,125
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$114.7k – $153.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
74.3%
127 of 171 roles
Live roles
171
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Airframe Engineer - IPT Lead [AERO]
Senior Aerospace Software Engineer
Staff Aeronautical Engineer (VMS & GNC)
Staff Engineer Aeronautical (level 5)
Staff Aeronautical Engineer- Test & Evaluation
Staff Engineer Aeronautical
Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer, Lead
Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer, Lead
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$142,500 | 42 |
|
Blue Origin
|
$119,041 | 11 |
Xometry
|
$72,375 | 9 |
|
Booz Allen Hamilton
|
$142,450 | 5 |
| BO Boeing | $132,000 | 5 |
Leidos
|
$122,275 | 5 |
TSC
|
$121,000 | 5 |
Sierra Nevada Corporation
|
$138,503 | 4 |
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How much do Aerospace Engineer roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Aerospace Engineer roles in United States is $133,125 per year. Most pay falls between $114,700 (25th percentile) and $153,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $98,110 to $187,500.
These figures are computed live from 171 active Aerospace Engineer roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 127 (74.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Aerospace Engineer roles in United States include CHAOS Industries, Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Aerospace Engineer salary in United States?
- The median is $133,125 per year, with most pay between $114,700 and $153,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 127 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Aerospace Engineer salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $98,110 to $187,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $133,125. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.