Aerospace Engineering Intern Salary in the United States

How much does an Aerospace Engineering Intern make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineering Intern in the United States is $41,225 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,028
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,545 to $43,739
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,284
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Aerospace Engineering Intern Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $43,739 $3,645 $841 $21
Average $41,225 $3,435 $793 $20
25th Percentile $36,545 $3,045 $703 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Engineering Intern Salaries

An Aerospace Engineering Intern'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 Engineering Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace Engineering Intern'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): $40,770
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,095
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,550
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,263
  • Expert (over 8 years): $42,891
Levels Salary
Entry Level Aerospace Engineering Intern$40,770
Intermediate Level Aerospace Engineering Intern$41,095
Senior Level Aerospace Engineering Intern$41,550
Specialist Level Aerospace Engineering Intern$42,263
Expert Level Aerospace Engineering Intern$42,891
$40,770 0 yr
$41,095 < 2 yrs
$41,550 2-4 yrs
$42,263 5-8 yrs
$42,891 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Aerospace Engineering Intern 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 Engineering Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $45,644.
  • California: $45,471.
  • Massachusetts: $44,865.

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Engineering Interns

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: $51,997
  • San Francisco: $51,428
  • Oakland: $50,344

What Skills Can Increase an Aerospace Engineering Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.81% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 3.29% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Oral Hygiene (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): The practice of keeping your mouth clean and disease-free. It involves brushing and flossing your teeth as well as visiting your dentist regularly for dental X-rays, exams and cleanings.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.81%
Acute Care 3.29%
Oral Hygiene 2.61%
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 an Aerospace Engineering Intern's salary.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Written English: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Planning
$50,295
22%
Written English
$49,058
19%
Initiative
$46,584
13%
Patient Safety
$45,760
11%
Communicates Effectively
$44,935
9%
Pediatric
$44,523
8%
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Aerospace Engineering Intern Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aerospace Engineering Intern roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Aerospace Engineering Intern positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Aerospace Engineering Intern as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Aerospace Engineering Intern

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$45,348$22.010%

Aerospace Engineering Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerospace Engineering Intern'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Aerospace Engineering Intern

Salaries for an Aerospace Engineering Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $49,284 in 2023 to around $49,898 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aerospace Engineering Intern salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Aerospace Engineering Intern Over Time

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2023
$49,284
2024
$50,066
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$49,898
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FAQ about Aerospace Engineering Intern

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Aerospace Engineering Intern?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Aerospace Engineering Intern roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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