What are the main factors that influence an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager's salary?

An Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: an Aerospace Maintenance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $103,136, an Aerospace Maintenance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,336, an Aerospace Maintenance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $149,106, an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $134,077, an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $173,814,

What are the highest paying states for an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager?

Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $142,031, California $141,492, Massachusetts $139,606. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineering Senior Manager: $198,499; Aerospace Aviation Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager: $166,300; Aerospace Support Engineering Senior Manager: $166,300; Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager: $166,297; Aerospace Aviation Engineering Manager: $162,700.

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Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager make in Hawaii?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager in Hawaii is $134,077 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,250
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,097 to $143,590
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,190

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Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,590	$11,966	$2,761	$69
Average	$134,077	$11,173	$2,578	$64
25th Percentile	$122,097	$10,175	$2,348	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager Salaries

An Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager'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 Maintenance Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager'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:

Aerospace Maintenance Engineer III (4-7 years): $103,136
Aerospace Maintenance Engineer IV (7+ years): $126,336
Aerospace Maintenance Engineer V (7-10 years): $149,106
Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager (10+ years): $134,077
Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $173,814

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Aerospace Maintenance Engineer III	4-7 years	$103,136
Aerospace Maintenance Engineer IV	7+ years	$126,336
Aerospace Maintenance Engineer V	7-10 years	$149,106
Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager	10+ years	$134,077
Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$173,814

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How Do Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager 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 Maintenance Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $142,031.
California: $141,492.
Massachusetts: $139,606.

District of Columbia $142,031 California $141,492 Massachusetts $139,606 Washington $139,093 New Jersey $139,042 Alaska $138,862 Connecticut $137,092 New York $136,373

Hawaii $134,077 Rhode Island $133,000 Maryland $132,268 Minnesota $131,268 Colorado $130,883 Illinois $130,755 Oregon $130,267 Delaware $129,908

New Hampshire $129,682 Virginia $129,177 Pennsylvania $127,702 Nevada $126,958 North Dakota $126,714 Michigan $126,329 Wisconsin $126,188 Vermont $125,906

Texas $125,123 Maine $125,072 Arizona $124,995 Ohio $124,905 Georgia $123,725 Indiana $123,135 Wyoming $123,020 Utah $122,840

Iowa $122,763 Kansas $122,147 Louisiana $121,968 North Carolina $121,904 Missouri $121,878 Florida $121,378 Montana $121,108 Nebraska $120,852

Kentucky $120,711 South Carolina $120,197 Tennessee $119,877 Idaho $119,748 New Mexico $118,812 Oklahoma $118,607 Alabama $117,850 South Dakota $116,580

Arkansas $115,887 West Virginia $115,515 Mississippi $114,399

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Managers

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:

Aiea: $133,351
Anahola: $131,603
Captain Cook: $131,471

Aiea, HI $133,351 Anahola, HI $131,603 Captain Cook, HI $131,471 Eleele, HI $131,870 Ewa Beach, HI $133,233 Kapolei, HI $133,127 Haiku, HI $131,700 Hakalau, HI $131,405

Haleiwa, HI $132,870 Hana, HI $131,386 Hanalei, HI $131,431 Hanamaulu, HI $131,698 Hanapepe, HI $131,863 Hauula, HI $133,073 Hawaii National Park, HI $131,558 Hawi, HI $131,776

Hilo, HI $131,685 Princeville, HI $131,671 Holualoa, HI $131,523 Honaunau, HI $131,296 Honokaa, HI $131,465 Honomu, HI $131,672 Hoolehua, HI $131,296 Kaaawa, HI $133,116

Kahuku, HI $132,832 Kahului, HI $132,004 Kailua, HI $133,309 Ocean View, HI $131,632 Waikoloa, HI $131,619 Keauhou, HI $131,523 Kailua Kona, HI $131,682 Kalaheo, HI $131,712

Kalaupapa, HI $131,176 Kamuela, HI $131,532 Kaneohe, HI $133,281 Kapaa, HI $131,855 Kaumakani, HI $131,926 Kaunakakai, HI $131,453 Keaau, HI $131,775 Kealakekua, HI $131,705

Kealia, HI $131,750 Kekaha, HI $131,617 Kihei, HI $131,870 Kilauea, HI $131,673 Kapaau, HI $131,573 Koloa, HI $131,731 Kualapuu, HI $131,414 Kunia, HI $133,084

Kurtistown, HI $131,708 Lahaina, HI $131,734 Laie, HI $132,948 Lanai City, HI $131,414 Laupahoehoe, HI $131,745 Lawai, HI $131,926 Lihue, HI $131,698 Makawao, HI $131,802

Makaweli, HI $131,406 Maunaloa, HI $131,097 Mountain View, HI $131,639 Naalehu, HI $131,373 Ninole, HI $131,285 Ookala, HI $131,327 Paauilo, HI $131,487 Pahala, HI $131,409

Pahoa, HI $131,583 Paia, HI $131,740 Papaaloa, HI $131,763 Papaikou, HI $131,490 Pearl City, HI $133,255 Pepeekeo, HI $131,745 Puunene, HI $132,004 Volcano, HI $131,558

Wahiawa, HI $133,027 Pukalani, HI $131,802 Mililani, HI $133,187 Kula, HI $131,530 Waialua, HI $132,798 Waianae, HI $132,921 Wailuku, HI $131,799 Waimanalo, HI $133,283

Waimea, HI $131,914 Waipahu, HI $133,197 Honolulu, HI $133,397 J B P H H, HI $133,374 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $133,098 Schofield Barracks, HI $133,060 Fort Shafter, HI $133,397 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $133,397

Camp H M Smith, HI $133,368 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $133,238 Wake Island, HI $133,397

Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $148,756. While startup companies pay approximate $126,025.

Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$126,025
Growth Stage	51~500	$133,221
Established	501~5000	$143,717
Enterprise	5000+	$148,756

Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$187,708	$90.0	40%
Energy & Utilities	$174,300	$84.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$167,597	$81.0	25%

Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager'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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$122,097

Average $134,077/year

$143,590

$10,175

Average $11,173/month

$11,966

$2,348

Average $2,578/week

$2,761

$59

Average $64/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$143,590	$11,966	$2,761	$69
Average	$134,077	$11,173	$2,578	$64
25th Percentile	$122,097	$10,175	$2,348	$59

Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Aircraft Support Engineering Senior Manager	$167,638	25%
Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager	$173,814	30%

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