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Aerospace Engineers

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Aerospace Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$141,180

National Avg Hourly Wage

$67.88

National Total Employment

68,440

Top Metro Avg Salary

$180,500

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $160,830.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 9,330 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Omaha, NE-IA shows an average annual salary of $180,500.

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Largest Metro Market

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a broad labor footprint with 6,090 jobs.

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Top States for Aerospace Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $160,830 330 Open
Washington WA $159,790 5,700 Open
Maryland MD $158,290 3,490 Open
California CA $157,060 9,330 Open
Colorado CO $154,710 4,020 Open
Hawaii HI $153,730 50 Open
Georgia GA $151,320 3,060 Open
Massachusetts MA $148,270 990 Open
Illinois IL $145,720 280 Open
Arizona AZ $143,930 1,770 Open

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