What are the main factors that influence a Flight Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Flight Engineer's salary?

A Flight Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Aerospace Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,830, an Aerospace Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $95,824, an Flight Engineer (4-7 years)earns $110,978, an Aerospace Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,382, an Aerospace Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $162,155,

What are the highest paying states for a Flight Engineer?

Flight Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Flight Engineer roles are District of Columbia $123,849, California $123,379, Massachusetts $121,735. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Flight Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Flight Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Flight Software Engineer: $130,425; Flight Instructor: $116,928; Flight Controls Engineer: $80,489; Flight Control Engineer: $79,610; Flight Scheduler: $79,201.

How do different companies affect a Flight Engineer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Flight Engineer roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Flight Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Flight Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Flight Engineer in the United States is $111,858 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,739
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,631 to $119,124
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,051

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Flight Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,124	$9,927	$2,291	$57
Average	$111,858	$9,321	$2,151	$54
25th Percentile	$104,631	$8,719	$2,012	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Flight Engineer Salaries

A Flight 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 Flight Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Flight 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): $79,830
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,824
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,978
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,382
Expert (over 8 years): $162,155

Levels	Salary
Aerospace... Level Flight Engineer	$79,830
Aerospace... Level Flight Engineer	$95,824
Flight En... Level Flight Engineer	$110,978
Aerospace... Level Flight Engineer	$140,382
Aerospace... Level Flight Engineer	$162,155

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

District of Columbia: $123,849.
California: $123,379.
Massachusetts: $121,735.

District of Columbia $123,849 California $123,379 Massachusetts $121,735 Washington $121,287 New Jersey $121,243 Alaska $121,086 Connecticut $119,542 New York $118,916

Hawaii $116,914 Rhode Island $115,974 Maryland $115,336 Minnesota $114,464 Colorado $114,128 Illinois $114,017 Oregon $113,591 Delaware $113,278

New Hampshire $113,081 Virginia $112,641 Pennsylvania $111,354 Nevada $110,706 North Dakota $110,493 Michigan $110,157 Wisconsin $110,034 Vermont $109,788

Texas $109,106 Maine $109,061 Arizona $108,994 Ohio $108,916 Georgia $107,887 Indiana $107,372 Wyoming $107,272 Utah $107,115

Iowa $107,048 Kansas $106,511 Louisiana $106,354 North Carolina $106,298 Missouri $106,276 Florida $105,840 Montana $105,605 Nebraska $105,381

Kentucky $105,258 South Carolina $104,811 Tennessee $104,531 Idaho $104,419 New Mexico $103,603 Oklahoma $103,424 Alabama $102,764 South Dakota $101,656

Arkansas $101,052 West Virginia $100,728 Mississippi $99,755

Top Paying Cities for Flight 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: $141,086
San Francisco: $139,699
Oakland: $136,601

San Jose, CA $141,086

San Francisco, CA $139,699

Oakland, CA $136,601

New York, NY $129,632

Queens Village, NY $128,793

Paramus, NJ $127,898

Passaic, NJ $127,786

Bergenfield, NJ $127,674

Stamford, CT $127,507

Huntington, NY $127,395

Newark, NJ $126,668

Bridgeport, CT $126,444

New Brunswick, NJ $126,075

Vallejo, CA $125,840

Middlesex, NJ $125,773

Somerset, NJ $125,672

Petaluma, CA $125,415

Santa Cruz, CA $124,979

Boston, MA $124,755

Monterey, CA $124,196

Fairbanks, AK $124,117

Los Angeles, CA $123,905

Washington, DC $123,849

Seattle, WA $123,647

Santa Rosa, CA $123,625

Juneau, AK $123,301

Orange, CA $122,932

Anchorage, AK $122,730

Anaheim, CA $122,652

Santa Ana, CA $122,484

Nassau, NY $122,417

Long Beach, CA $122,372

Danbury, CT $122,339

Santa Maria, CA $121,958

Everett, WA $121,936

Bremerton, WA $121,388

Trenton, NJ $121,175

Sacramento, CA $121,131

San Diego, CA $121,075

Brockton, MA $121,030

Tacoma, WA $120,985

Santa Barbara, CA $120,829

Lowell, MA $120,381

New Suffolk, NY $120,337

Nashua, NH $120,202

Lompoc, CA $120,023

Ventura, CA $119,911

Stockton, CA $119,878

New Haven, CT $119,654

Atlantic City, NJ $119,363

Hartford, CT $119,117

Modesto, CA $119,061

Poughkeepsie, NY $118,815

New Britain, CT $118,759

Kennewick, WA $118,603

Olympia, WA $118,603

New London, CT $118,580

Norwich, CT $118,547

Lawrence, MA $118,491

Bakersfield, CA $118,178

New Bedford, MA $118,021

Riverside, CA $118,021

Richland, WA $117,909

Portsmouth, NH $117,820

Vineland, NJ $117,797

San Bernardino, CA $117,708

Boulder, CO $117,395

Worcester, MA $117,305

Portland, OR $117,204

Saint Paul, MN $117,070

Minneapolis, MN $117,070

Philadelphia, PA $116,914

Honolulu, HI $116,321

Springfield, MA $115,929

Providence, RI $115,918

Chicago, IL $115,594

Bellingham, WA $115,460

Baltimore, MD $115,336

Chico, CA $115,057

Wilmington, DE $114,867

Pittsfield, MA $114,755

Manchester, NH $114,542

Spokane, WA $114,050

Denver, CO $114,039

Albany, NY $113,513

Troy, NY $113,468

Schenectady, NY $113,234

Burlington, VT $112,987

Portland, ME $112,596

Salem, OR $112,506

Yakima, WA $112,484

Ann Arbor, MI $112,451

Rochester, MN $112,137

Reno, NV $112,081

Fresno, CA $112,081

Milwaukee, WI $111,981

Detroit, MI $111,869

Allentown, PA $111,835

Carson City, NV $111,824

Houston, TX $111,656

Colorado Springs, CO $111,645

Syracuse, NY $111,589

Eugene, OR $111,377

Gary, IN $111,242

Bismarck, ND $111,242

Galveston, TX $111,242

Springfield, OR $111,153

Medford, OR $110,885

Fort Collins, CO $110,840

Austin, TX $110,750

Mesa, AZ $110,515

Phoenix, AZ $110,493

Dallas, TX $110,459

Reading, PA $110,392

Saint Cloud, MN $110,348

Concord, NH $110,247

Madison, WI $110,202

Utica, NY $109,900

Raleigh, NC $109,811

Las Vegas, NV $109,800

Rochester, NY $109,721

Des Moines, IA $109,710

Atlanta, GA $109,531

Battle Creek, MI $109,497

Salt Lake City, UT $109,464

Lancaster, PA $109,296

Champaign, IL $109,274

Harrisburg, PA $109,140

Durham, NC $109,039

Kansas City, MO $109,028

Kansas City, KS $109,005

Fort Worth, TX $108,994

Boca Raton, FL $108,949

Cleveland, OH $108,938

Columbus, OH $108,916

Pittsburgh, PA $108,905

Richmond, VA $108,860

Indianapolis, IN $108,838

Cincinnati, OH $108,692

Petersburg, VA $108,524

Lansing, MI $108,278

Billings, MT $108,278

Huntsville, AL $108,278

Lebanon, PA $108,267

Pueblo, CO $108,256

Dayton, OH $108,256

Appleton, WI $108,222

Buffalo, NY $108,178

Racine, WI $108,122

Charlotte, NC $108,110

Saint Louis, MO $108,077

Springfield, IL $108,032

York, PA $108,010

Elkhart, IN $108,010

Gastonia, NC $107,999

Benton Harbor, MI $107,999

Beaumont, TX $107,931

Lorain, OH $107,909

Toledo, OH $107,864

Binghamton, NY $107,808

Rock Hill, SC $107,797

Rockford, IL $107,741

Elyria, OH $107,685

Fargo, ND $107,685

Flagstaff, AZ $107,607

Fort Lauderdale, FL $107,540

Miami, FL $107,473

Duluth, MN $107,294

Bangor, ME $107,148

Cedar Rapids, IA $107,025

Louisville, KY $106,970

Grand Rapids, MI $106,947

Hialeah, FL $106,936

Casper, WY $106,779

Scranton, PA $106,645

New Orleans, LA $106,612

Virginia Beach, VA $106,600

Akron, OH $106,544

Peoria, IL $106,399

Sarasota, FL $106,377

Green Bay, WI $106,298

Baton Rouge, LA $106,242

Charleston, SC $106,220

Nashville, TN $106,187

Jamestown, NY $106,164

Davenport, IA $106,164

Tucson, AZ $106,108

Cheyenne, WY $106,075

Saint Petersburg, FL $106,041

Tampa, FL $106,019

Omaha, NE $105,996

Evansville, IN $105,952

Port Arthur, TX $105,952

Bradenton, FL $105,907

Santa Fe, NM $105,706

Orlando, FL $105,594

Clearwater, FL $105,471

La Crosse, WI $105,236

Canton, OH $105,236

Grand Forks, ND $105,202

Tulsa, OK $105,169

Albuquerque, NM $105,169

Newport News, VA $105,157

High Point, NC $105,124

Ogden, UT $105,079

Corpus Christi, TX $104,990

Laramie, WY $104,923

Norfolk, VA $104,923

Rock Island, IL $104,855

Saginaw, MI $104,833

Jacksonville, FL $104,822

Salisbury, NC $104,799

Memphis, TN $104,777

Moline, IL $104,721

Fort Myers, FL $104,688

Waterloo, IA $104,542

Spartanburg, SC $104,430

Lincoln, NE $104,374

Fort Wayne, IN $104,352

Birmingham, AL $104,229

Cedar Falls, IA $104,207

Provo, UT $104,195

Springfield, OH $104,184

San Antonio, TX $104,162

Greensboro, NC $104,117

South Bend, IN $104,106

Winston Salem, NC $104,095

Boise, ID $104,061

Savannah, GA $103,983

Muskegon, MI $103,782

Lima, OH $103,647

Lake Charles, LA $103,603

Anderson, IN $103,580

Lexington, KY $103,547

Augusta, GA $103,513

Greenville, SC $103,513

Wichita, KS $103,412

Tuscaloosa, AL $103,412

Columbia, SC $103,312

Bloomington, IN $103,032

Roanoke, VA $102,965

Asheville, NC $102,820

Knoxville, TN $102,629

Shreveport, LA $102,618

Wilmington, NC $102,473

Frankfort, KY $102,260

Oklahoma City, OK $102,182

Chillicothe, OH $102,137

Longview, TX $102,126

Topeka, KS $102,093

Mobile, AL $101,925

Terre Haute, IN $101,880

Erie, PA $101,869

Altoona, PA $101,813

Melbourne, FL $101,779

Amarillo, TX $101,735

Killeen, TX $101,701

Fayetteville, AR $101,612

Sioux Falls, SD $101,533

Chattanooga, TN $101,466

Idaho Falls, ID $101,455

Gainesville, FL $101,220

Portsmouth, OH $101,164

Little Rock, AR $101,142

Lynchburg, VA $101,142

Youngstown, OH $101,097

Lafayette, LA $101,097

Temple, TX $101,052

Daytona Beach, FL $101,030

Clarksville, TN $101,019

Pensacola, FL $101,007

Hopkinsville, KY $100,672

Charleston, WV $100,661

Florence, SC $100,605

Sioux City, IA $100,538

Macon, GA $100,213

Tallahassee, FL $100,202

Fayetteville, NC $100,180

Wichita Falls, TX $100,157

Waco, TX $100,157

Pine Bluff, AR $100,113

Vincennes, IN $99,900

Lubbock, TX $99,855

Great Falls, MT $99,788

Alamogordo, NM $99,777

Abilene, TX $99,688

Rapid City, SD $99,542

Monroe, LA $99,542

Albany, GA $99,475

Huntington, WV $99,464

Jackson, MS $99,453

Greenville, MS $99,441

Parkersburg, WV $99,330

Montgomery, AL $99,307

Johnstown, PA $99,285

Springfield, MO $99,195

Biloxi, MS $99,139

Sumter, SC $98,905

Columbus, GA $98,893

Twin Falls, ID $98,826

Pascagoula, MS $98,681

Kingsport, TN $98,390

Gulfport, MS $98,356

Alexandria, LA $97,987

Fort Smith, AR $97,708

El Paso, TX $97,406

Helena, MT $97,260

Las Cruces, NM $96,902

Harlingen, TX $96,589

Pocatello, ID $96,488

Florence, AL $96,455

Brownsville, TX $96,433

Dothan, AL $96,254

Mcallen, TX $96,198

Columbus, MS $95,370

Altus, OK $94,855

Lawton, OK $94,643

Pierre, SD $94,240

What Skills Can Increase a Flight Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 13.86% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
System Integration (Mentioned in 2.62% Job Postings): The process of creating a complex information system that may include designing or building a customized architecture or application, integrating it with new or existing hardware, packaged and custom software, and communications.
Software Development (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products. Software can be developed for a variety of purposes, the three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (the case with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself, and is often developed separately.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	13.86%
System Integration	2.62%
Software Development	2.25%

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 a Flight Engineer's salary.

Systems Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Systems Engineering	$116,332	4%
Problem Solving	$115,213	3%
Initiative	$115,213	3%
Innovation	$115,213	3%
Leadership	$114,095	2%
Security Clearance	$114,095	2%

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How Education impacts a Flight Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Flight Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 a Flight Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $113,828 and $119,335).

Flight Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Flight Engineer

No Diploma 0.7%

High School 2.9%

Associates 2.7%

Bachelors 31.8%

Masters 49.5%

Doctorate 12.4%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.7%
High School	2.9%
Associates	2.7%
Bachelors	31.8%
Masters	49.5%
Doctorate	12.4%

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

Understanding how a Flight 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

$104,631

Average $111,858/year

$119,124

$8,719

Average $9,321/month

$9,927

$2,012

Average $2,151/week

$2,291

$50

Average $54/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,124	$9,927	$2,291	$57
Average	$111,858	$9,321	$2,151	$54
25th Percentile	$104,631	$8,719	$2,012	$50

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Salary Trends for Flight Engineer

Salaries for a Flight Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $118,121 in 2023 to around $117,002 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Flight Engineer salary trends, .

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2023

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2024

$118,278

2025

$117,002

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2024	$118,278
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