What are the main factors that influence an Aerospace Structural Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Aerospace Structural Engineer's salary?

An Aerospace Structural Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Aerospace Structural Engineer (2-4 years)earns $84,060, a Decision Support Specialist (4-7 years)earns $113,628, a Decision Support Project Specialist (7+ years)earns $131,640, a Decision Support Manager (7+ years)earns $142,290,

What are the highest paying states for an Aerospace Structural Engineer?

Aerospace Structural Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Structural Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,524, California $88,188, Massachusetts $87,013. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerospace Structural Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Aerospace Structural Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineer V: $161,864; Aerospace Engineer, Specialist: $140,200; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,130; Aerospace Engineer: $112,376; Aerospace Engineer, Senior: $110,800.

Aerospace Structural Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Aerospace Structural Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Aerospace Structural Engineer in Rhode Island is $83,471 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,528
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,461 to $91,353
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,257

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Aerospace Structural Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,353	$7,613	$1,757	$44
Average	$83,471	$6,956	$1,605	$40
25th Percentile	$74,461	$6,205	$1,432	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Structural Engineer Salaries

An Aerospace Structural 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 Do Aerospace Structural 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 Structural Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,524.
California: $88,188.
Massachusetts: $87,013.

District of Columbia $88,524 California $88,188 Massachusetts $87,013 Washington $86,693 New Jersey $86,661 Alaska $86,549 Connecticut $85,446 New York $84,998

Hawaii $83,567 Rhode Island $82,895 Maryland $82,440 Minnesota $81,816 Colorado $81,576 Illinois $81,496 Oregon $81,192 Delaware $80,969

New Hampshire $80,828 Virginia $80,513 Pennsylvania $79,593 Nevada $79,130 North Dakota $78,978 Michigan $78,738 Wisconsin $78,650 Vermont $78,474

Texas $77,986 Maine $77,954 Arizona $77,906 Ohio $77,850 Georgia $77,115 Indiana $76,747 Wyoming $76,675 Utah $76,563

Iowa $76,515 Kansas $76,131 Louisiana $76,019 North Carolina $75,979 Missouri $75,963 Florida $75,652 Montana $75,484 Nebraska $75,324

Kentucky $75,236 South Carolina $74,916 Tennessee $74,716 Idaho $74,636 New Mexico $74,053 Oklahoma $73,925 Alabama $73,453 South Dakota $72,661

Arkansas $72,230 West Virginia $71,998 Mississippi $71,302

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Structural 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:

Adamsville: $84,255
Albion: $82,855
Ashaway: $84,574

Adamsville, RI $84,255 Albion, RI $82,855 Ashaway, RI $84,574 Barrington, RI $82,855 Block Island, RI $84,135 Bradford, RI $84,518 Bristol, RI $82,775 Carolina, RI $83,831

Charlestown, RI $83,919 Chepachet, RI $82,696 Clayville, RI $82,775 Coventry, RI $82,696 West Greenwich, RI $82,640 East Greenwich, RI $82,751 Exeter, RI $84,518 Fiskeville, RI $82,855

Forestdale, RI $82,775 Foster, RI $82,640 Glendale, RI $82,640 Greene, RI $83,567 Greenville, RI $82,855 Harmony, RI $82,831 Harrisville, RI $82,696 Hope, RI $82,855

Hope Valley, RI $84,574 Hopkinton, RI $84,598 Jamestown, RI $83,751 Kenyon, RI $84,494 Little Compton, RI $84,223 Manville, RI $82,855 Mapleville, RI $82,640 Newport, RI $83,767

Middletown, RI $84,119 North Kingstown, RI $82,616 North Scituate, RI $82,831 Oakland, RI $82,720 Pascoag, RI $82,672 Pawtucket, RI $82,855 Central Falls, RI $82,855 Cumberland, RI $82,855

Lincoln, RI $82,855 Portsmouth, RI $83,431 Prudence Island, RI $82,696 Rockville, RI $84,598 Saunderstown, RI $83,799 Shannock, RI $84,470 Slatersville, RI $82,775 Slocum, RI $83,799

Tiverton, RI $84,279 Wakefield, RI $83,711 Kingston, RI $83,727 Narragansett, RI $83,743 Peace Dale, RI $83,711 Warren, RI $82,831 Warwick, RI $82,855 Westerly, RI $84,622

West Kingston, RI $83,775 West Warwick, RI $82,855 Wood River Junction, RI $84,518 Woonsocket, RI $82,775 North Smithfield, RI $82,831 Wyoming, RI $84,494 Providence, RI $82,855 Cranston, RI $82,855

North Providence, RI $82,855 East Providence, RI $82,855 Riverside, RI $82,855 Rumford, RI $82,855 Smithfield, RI $82,855 Johnston, RI $82,855

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

Understanding how an Aerospace Structural 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

$74,461

Average $83,471/year

$91,353

$6,205

Average $6,956/month

$7,613

$1,432

Average $1,605/week

$1,757

$36

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,353	$7,613	$1,757	$44
Average	$83,471	$6,956	$1,605	$40
25th Percentile	$74,461	$6,205	$1,432	$36

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