Aircraft Electrical Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Aircraft Electrical Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Aircraft Electrical Engineer in the United States is $85,306 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,467
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,258 to $105,281
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,378
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Aircraft Electrical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $105,281 $8,773 $2,025 $51
Average $85,306 $7,109 $1,640 $41
25th Percentile $72,258 $6,021 $1,390 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Aircraft Electrical Engineer Salaries

An Aircraft Electrical 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 Aircraft Electrical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aircraft Electrical 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): $81,412
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,181
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,180
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,170
  • Expert (over 8 years): $93,410
Levels Salary
Entry Level Aircraft Electrical Engineer$81,412
Intermediate Level Aircraft Electrical Engineer$82,181
Senior Level Aircraft Electrical Engineer$84,180
Specialist Level Aircraft Electrical Engineer$89,170
Expert Level Aircraft Electrical Engineer$93,410
$81,412 0 yr
$82,181 < 2 yrs
$84,180 2-4 yrs
$89,170 5-8 yrs
$93,410 > 8 yrs
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How Do Aircraft Electrical 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 Aircraft Electrical Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $94,450.
  • California: $94,092.
  • Massachusetts: $92,838.

Top Paying Cities for Aircraft Electrical 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: $107,596
  • San Francisco: $106,538
  • Oakland: $104,175

What Skills Can Increase an Aircraft Electrical Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Accountability (Mentioned in 33.33% Job Postings): Setting and holding oneself and others to stated expectations by associating tasks with our business's mission, values, and goals.
  • Advertising (Mentioned in 66.67% Job Postings): Advertising is a marketing communication that employs an openly sponsored, non-personal message to promote or sell a product, service or idea.:465 Sponsors of advertising are typically businesses wishing to promote their products or services. Advertising is differentiated from public relations in that an advertiser pays for and has control over the message. It differs from personal selling in that the message is non-personal, i.e., not directed to a particular individual.:661,672 Advertising is communicated through various mass media, including traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, outdoor advertising or direct mail; and new media such as search results, blogs, social media, websites or text messages. The actual presentation of the message in a medium is referred to as an advertisement, or "ad" or advert for short. Commercial ads often seek to generate increased consumption of their products or services through "branding", which associates a product name or image with certain qualities in the minds of consumers. On the other hand, ads that intend to elicit an immediate sale are known as direct-response advertising. Non-commercial entities that advertise more than consumer products or services include political parties, interest groups, religious organizations and governmental agencies. Non-profit organizations may use free modes of persuasion, such as a public service announcement. Advertising may also help to reassure employees or shareholders that a company is viable or successful.
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Aircraft Electrical Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aircraft Electrical 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.

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$72,258
Average $85,306/year
$105,281
$6,021
Average $7,109/month
$8,773
$1,390
Average $1,640/week
$2,025
$35
Average $41/hour
$51
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $105,281 $8,773 $2,025 $51
Average $85,306 $7,109 $1,640 $41
25th Percentile $72,258 $6,021 $1,390 $35

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Salary Trends for Aircraft Electrical Engineer

Salaries for an Aircraft Electrical Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,374 in 2023 to around $64,983 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aircraft Electrical Engineer salary trends, .

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