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

An Aerospace Project Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Aerospace Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,465, an Aerospace Project Engineer (2-4 years)earns $97,786, an Aerospace Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,250, an Aerospace Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,256, an Aerospace Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,475,

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

Aerospace Project Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Project Engineer roles are District of Columbia $106,896, California $106,491, Massachusetts $105,071. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Aerospace Project Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineer, Lead/Master: $161,900; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,864; Aerospace Engineer, Specialist: $140,200; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,130; Aerospace Engineer: $112,376.

Aerospace Project Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aerospace Project Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Aerospace Project Engineer in Delaware is $97,994 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,887
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,679 to $104,220
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,930

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Aerospace Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,220	$8,685	$2,004	$50
Average	$97,994	$8,166	$1,885	$47
25th Percentile	$91,679	$7,640	$1,763	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Project Engineer Salaries

An Aerospace Project 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 Project Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace Project 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): $81,465
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,786
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,250
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,256
Expert (over 8 years): $165,475

Levels	Salary
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Project Engineer	$81,465
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Project Engineer	$97,786
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Project Engineer	$113,250
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Project Engineer	$143,256
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Project Engineer	$165,475

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

District of Columbia: $106,896.
California: $106,491.
Massachusetts: $105,071.

District of Columbia $106,896 California $106,491 Massachusetts $105,071 Washington $104,685 New Jersey $104,647 Alaska $104,511 Connecticut $103,179 New York $102,638

Hawaii $100,910 Rhode Island $100,099 Maryland $99,549 Minnesota $98,796 Colorado $98,506 Illinois $98,410 Oregon $98,043 Delaware $97,772

New Hampshire $97,603 Virginia $97,222 Pennsylvania $96,112 Nevada $95,552 North Dakota $95,368 Michigan $95,079 Wisconsin $94,973 Vermont $94,760

Texas $94,171 Maine $94,133 Arizona $94,075 Ohio $94,007 Georgia $93,119 Indiana $92,675 Wyoming $92,588 Utah $92,453

Iowa $92,395 Kansas $91,931 Louisiana $91,796 North Carolina $91,748 Missouri $91,729 Florida $91,352 Montana $91,149 Nebraska $90,956

Kentucky $90,850 South Carolina $90,464 Tennessee $90,223 Idaho $90,126 New Mexico $89,421 Oklahoma $89,267 Alabama $88,697 South Dakota $87,741

Arkansas $87,220 West Virginia $86,940 Mississippi $86,100

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Project 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:

Lincoln: $101,190
Little Creek: $100,254
Magnolia: $100,669

Lincoln, DE $101,190 Little Creek, DE $100,254 Magnolia, DE $100,669 Milford, DE $101,190 Marydel, DE $99,877 Millsboro, DE $101,190 Millville, DE $101,866 Milton, DE $101,190

Nassau, DE $101,190 Ocean View, DE $101,866 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,866 Seaford, DE $100,128 Selbyville, DE $101,866 Smyrna, DE $99,761 Viola, DE $100,669 Woodside, DE $100,379

Bear, DE $99,028 Newark, DE $99,066 Claymont, DE $99,143 Delaware City, DE $99,066 Hockessin, DE $99,143 Kirkwood, DE $99,066 Middletown, DE $99,559 Montchanin, DE $99,143

New Castle, DE $99,143 Odessa, DE $99,694 Port Penn, DE $98,796 Rockland, DE $99,143 Saint Georges, DE $99,066 Townsend, DE $99,549 Winterthur, DE $99,143 Lewes, DE $101,190

Wilmington, DE $99,143 Dover, DE $100,205 Dover Afb, DE $100,437 Bethany Beach, DE $101,866 Bethel, DE $100,128 Bridgeville, DE $101,190 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,312 Cheswold, DE $99,974

Clayton, DE $99,723 Dagsboro, DE $101,866 Delmar, DE $100,128 Ellendale, DE $101,190 Felton, DE $101,190 Fenwick Island, DE $101,866 Frankford, DE $101,866 Frederica, DE $101,190

Georgetown, DE $101,190 Greenwood, DE $101,190 Harbeson, DE $101,190 Harrington, DE $101,190 Hartly, DE $99,674 Houston, DE $101,190 Kenton, DE $99,723 Laurel, DE $100,128

Yorklyn, DE $99,143

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

Understanding how an Aerospace Project 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

$91,679

Average $97,994/year

$104,220

$7,640

Average $8,166/month

$8,685

$1,763

Average $1,885/week

$2,004

$44

Average $47/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,220	$8,685	$2,004	$50
Average	$97,994	$8,166	$1,885	$47
25th Percentile	$91,679	$7,640	$1,763	$44

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