Aerospace Engineers
Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,860 | $121,370 | $58.35 | |
| Alaska | 30 | $111,780 | $53.74 | |
| Arizona | 1,230 | $140,430 | $67.51 | |
| California | 7,860 | $134,120 | $64.48 | |
| Colorado | 3,070 | $140,690 | $67.64 | |
| Connecticut | 1,240 | $110,360 | $53.06 | |
| Delaware | 50 | $109,820 | $52.80 | |
| District of Columbia | 390 | $137,390 | $66.06 | |
| Florida | 4,640 | $107,070 | $51.48 | |
| Georgia | 1,890 | $111,860 | $53.78 | |
| Hawaii | 40 | $127,710 | $61.40 | |
| Idaho | 140 | $66,170 | $31.81 | |
| Illinois | 400 | $99,040 | $47.61 | |
| Indiana | 240 | $97,060 | $46.66 | |
| Kansas | 1,790 | $107,310 | $51.59 | |
| Kentucky | 240 | $121,000 | $58.17 | |
| Louisiana | 140 | $102,080 | $49.08 | |
| Maryland | 3,490 | $133,350 | $64.11 | |
| Massachusetts | 690 | $124,490 | $59.85 | |
| Michigan | 210 | $83,910 | $40.34 | |
| Minnesota | 170 | $87,060 | $41.86 | |
| Mississippi | 160 | $86,120 | $41.41 | |
| Montana | 70 | $80,750 | $38.82 | |
| Nebraska | 140 | $149,860 | $72.05 | |
| New Jersey | 2,220 | $125,230 | $60.21 | |
| New Mexico | 900 | $120,590 | $57.98 | |
| New York | 370 | $105,780 | $50.86 | |
| North Carolina | 520 | $109,020 | $52.41 | |
| Ohio | 3,160 | $116,790 | $56.15 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,200 | $104,070 | $50.04 | |
| Oregon | 180 | $95,520 | $45.93 | |
| Pennsylvania | 450 | $115,470 | $55.51 | |
| South Carolina | 610 | $115,480 | $55.52 | |
| Tennessee | 350 | $97,370 | $46.81 | |
| Texas | 5,510 | $120,010 | $57.70 | |
| Utah | 700 | $112,690 | $54.18 | |
| Virginia | 2,340 | $130,080 | $62.54 | |
| Washington | 4,110 | $133,970 | $64.41 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight and orbital characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of aircraft and space vehicles. Includes instruction in control systems, fluid dynamics, electrical circuits systems, orbital mechanics, propulsion, remote sensing, satellites, spacecraft centers, spacecraft systems engineering, and space exploration.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.
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$122,970 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as aerospace engineers.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 2%
- College dropout 5%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 50%
- Master’s degree 33%
- Doctorate degree 7%
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