Aeronautical Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Aeronautical Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Aeronautical Engineer in the United States is $94,635 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, an Aeronautical Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,393
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,404 to $100,790
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,731
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Aeronautical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $100,790 $8,399 $1,938 $48
Average $94,635 $7,886 $1,820 $45
25th Percentile $88,404 $7,367 $1,700 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Aeronautical Engineer Salaries

An Aeronautical Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aeronautical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aeronautical Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,915
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,382
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,804
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,548
  • Expert (over 8 years): $163,499
Levels Salary
Reliabili... Level Aeronautical Engineer$78,915
Aeronauti... Level Aeronautical Engineer$94,382
Reliabili... Level Aeronautical Engineer$113,804
Reliabili... Level Aeronautical Engineer$138,548
Reliabili... Level Aeronautical Engineer$163,499
$78,915 0 yr
$94,382 < 2 yrs
$113,804 2-4 yrs
$138,548 5-8 yrs
$163,499 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Aeronautical Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $119,363
  • San Francisco: $118,190
  • Oakland: $115,568

What Skills Can Increase an Aeronautical Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 23.76% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Mechanical Engineering (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies engineering, physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines. The mechanical engineering field requires an understanding of core areas including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity. In addition to these core principles, mechanical engineers use tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and product life cycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices, weapons, and others. It is the branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 23.76%
Mechanical Engineering 1.98%
Agile 1.41%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Aeronautical Engineer's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$96,528
2%
Initiative
$96,528
2%
Python
$96,528
2%
Networking
$96,528
2%
Leadership
$95,582
1%
Insight
$95,582
1%
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How Education impacts an Aeronautical Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Aeronautical Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Aeronautical Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $91,915 and $95,734).

Aeronautical Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Aeronautical Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 51.0%
High School 44.9%
Associates 4.1%
Bachelors 51.0%
Masters 44.9%
Doctorate 4.1%
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Aeronautical Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aeronautical Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Aeronautical Engineer

Salaries for an Aeronautical Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $101,668 in 2023 to around $99,607 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aeronautical Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Aeronautical Engineer Over Time

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