Aerospace Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Hawaii is $117,433 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,567
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,054 to $125,355
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,336

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Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,355	$10,446	$2,411	$60
Average	$117,433	$9,786	$2,258	$56
25th Percentile	$110,054	$9,171	$2,116	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Engineer Salaries

An Aerospace 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aerospace Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace 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): $83,698
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,466
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,354
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,183
Expert (over 8 years): $170,011

Levels	Salary
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$83,698
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$100,466
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$116,354
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$147,183
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$170,011

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How Do Aerospace Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aerospace Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $124,423.
California: $123,951.
Massachusetts: $122,299.

District of Columbia $124,423 California $123,951 Massachusetts $122,299 Washington $121,850 New Jersey $121,805 Alaska $121,647 Connecticut $120,097 New York $119,467

Hawaii $117,456 Rhode Island $116,512 Maryland $115,871 Minnesota $114,995 Colorado $114,657 Illinois $114,545 Oregon $114,118 Delaware $113,803

New Hampshire $113,606 Virginia $113,163 Pennsylvania $111,871 Nevada $111,219 North Dakota $111,005 Michigan $110,668 Wisconsin $110,545 Vermont $110,297

Texas $109,612 Maine $109,567 Arizona $109,499 Ohio $109,421 Georgia $108,387 Indiana $107,870 Wyoming $107,769 Utah $107,612

Iowa $107,544 Kansas $107,005 Louisiana $106,847 North Carolina $106,791 Missouri $106,769 Florida $106,330 Montana $106,094 Nebraska $105,870

Kentucky $105,746 South Carolina $105,297 Tennessee $105,016 Idaho $104,903 New Mexico $104,083 Oklahoma $103,903 Alabama $103,240 South Dakota $102,128

Arkansas $101,521 West Virginia $101,195 Mississippi $100,217

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace 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:

Aiea: $116,860
Anahola: $116,073
Captain Cook: $116,073

Aiea, HI $116,860 Anahola, HI $116,073 Captain Cook, HI $116,073 Eleele, HI $116,073 Ewa Beach, HI $116,860 Kapolei, HI $116,602 Haiku, HI $116,073 Hakalau, HI $116,073

Haleiwa, HI $116,073 Hana, HI $116,073 Hanalei, HI $116,073 Hanamaulu, HI $116,073 Hanapepe, HI $116,073 Hauula, HI $116,332 Hawaii National Park, HI $116,073 Hawi, HI $116,073

Hilo, HI $116,073 Princeville, HI $116,073 Holualoa, HI $116,073 Honaunau, HI $116,073 Honokaa, HI $116,073 Honomu, HI $116,073 Hoolehua, HI $116,073 Kaaawa, HI $116,545

Kahuku, HI $116,073 Kahului, HI $116,073 Kailua, HI $116,860 Ocean View, HI $116,073 Waikoloa, HI $116,073 Keauhou, HI $116,073 Kailua Kona, HI $116,073 Kalaheo, HI $116,073

Kalaupapa, HI $116,073 Kamuela, HI $116,073 Kaneohe, HI $116,860 Kapaa, HI $116,073 Kaumakani, HI $116,073 Kaunakakai, HI $116,073 Keaau, HI $116,073 Kealakekua, HI $116,073

Kealia, HI $116,073 Kekaha, HI $116,073 Kihei, HI $116,073 Kilauea, HI $116,073 Kapaau, HI $116,073 Koloa, HI $116,073 Kualapuu, HI $116,073 Kunia, HI $116,489

Kurtistown, HI $116,073 Lahaina, HI $116,073 Laie, HI $116,175 Lanai City, HI $116,073 Laupahoehoe, HI $116,073 Lawai, HI $116,073 Lihue, HI $116,073 Makawao, HI $116,073

Makaweli, HI $116,073 Maunaloa, HI $116,073 Mountain View, HI $116,073 Naalehu, HI $116,073 Ninole, HI $116,073 Ookala, HI $116,073 Paauilo, HI $116,073 Pahala, HI $116,073

Pahoa, HI $116,073 Paia, HI $116,073 Papaaloa, HI $116,073 Papaikou, HI $116,073 Pearl City, HI $116,860 Pepeekeo, HI $116,073 Puunene, HI $116,073 Volcano, HI $116,073

Wahiawa, HI $116,489 Pukalani, HI $116,073 Mililani, HI $116,647 Kula, HI $116,073 Waialua, HI $116,073 Waianae, HI $116,175 Wailuku, HI $116,073 Waimanalo, HI $116,860

Waimea, HI $116,073 Waipahu, HI $116,804 Honolulu, HI $116,860 J B P H H, HI $116,860 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $116,545 Schofield Barracks, HI $116,444 Fort Shafter, HI $116,860 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $116,860

Camp H M Smith, HI $116,860 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $116,804 Wake Island, HI $116,860

Aerospace Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerospace 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

$110,054

Average $117,433/year

$125,355

$9,171

Average $9,786/month

$10,446

$2,116

Average $2,258/week

$2,411

$53

Average $56/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,355	$10,446	$2,411	$60
Average	$117,433	$9,786	$2,258	$56
25th Percentile	$110,054	$9,171	$2,116	$53

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