Profession
Aerospace Engineers
Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
13202018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1320
GroupMen
Median116,896 USD
Average116,896 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
17-2011SOC 2018 17-2011
GroupAll
Median134,960 USD
Average142,060 USD
Middle 50%106,110 USD - 169,690 USD
Decile range86,700 USD - 205,890 USD
Bottom decile86,700 USD
Top decile205,890 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
17-2011SOC 2018 17-2011
GroupAll
Median157,620 USD
Average159,960 USD
Middle 50%129,010 USD - 193,060 USD
Decile range104,370 USD - 220,670 USD
Bottom decile104,370 USD
Top decile220,670 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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