What are the main factors that influence an Aerospace Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Aerospace Engineer's salary?

An Aerospace Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Aerospace Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,260, an Aerospace Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,755, an Aerospace Engineer (4-7 years)earns $114,356, an Aerospace Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $144,686, an Aerospace Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,099,

What are the highest paying states for an Aerospace Engineer?

Aerospace Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Engineer roles are District of Columbia $126,801, California $126,320, Massachusetts $124,636. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerospace Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Aerospace Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineer VI: $199,183; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,847; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,139; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,762; Aerospace Systems Engineer: $109,483.

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Delaware is $115,978 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,856
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,716 to $123,766
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,105

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Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,766	$10,314	$2,380	$60
Average	$115,978	$9,665	$2,230	$56
25th Percentile	$108,716	$9,060	$2,091	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Engineer Salaries

An Aerospace 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aerospace Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace 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): $82,260
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,755
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,356
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,686
Expert (over 8 years): $167,099

Levels	Salary
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$82,260
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$98,755
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$114,356
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$144,686
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$167,099

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

District of Columbia: $126,801.
California: $126,320.
Massachusetts: $124,636.

District of Columbia $126,801 California $126,320 Massachusetts $124,636 Washington $124,178 New Jersey $124,133 Alaska $123,972 Connecticut $122,392 New York $121,750

Hawaii $119,700 Rhode Island $118,738 Maryland $118,086 Minnesota $117,192 Colorado $116,849 Illinois $116,734 Oregon $116,299 Delaware $115,978

New Hampshire $115,777 Virginia $115,326 Pennsylvania $114,009 Nevada $113,344 North Dakota $113,127 Michigan $112,783 Wisconsin $112,657 Vermont $112,405

Texas $111,707 Maine $111,661 Arizona $111,592 Ohio $111,512 Georgia $110,458 Indiana $109,932 Wyoming $109,829 Utah $109,668

Iowa $109,599 Kansas $109,050 Louisiana $108,889 North Carolina $108,832 Missouri $108,809 Florida $108,363 Montana $108,122 Nebraska $107,893

Kentucky $107,767 South Carolina $107,309 Tennessee $107,023 Idaho $106,908 New Mexico $106,072 Oklahoma $105,889 Alabama $105,213 South Dakota $104,079

Arkansas $103,461 West Virginia $103,129 Mississippi $102,133

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace 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:

Lincoln: $120,033
Little Creek: $118,922
Magnolia: $119,414

Lincoln, DE $120,033 Little Creek, DE $118,922 Magnolia, DE $119,414 Milford, DE $120,033 Marydel, DE $118,475 Millsboro, DE $120,033 Millville, DE $120,834 Milton, DE $120,033

Nassau, DE $120,033 Ocean View, DE $120,834 Rehoboth Beach, DE $120,834 Seaford, DE $118,773 Selbyville, DE $120,834 Smyrna, DE $118,338 Viola, DE $119,414 Woodside, DE $119,071

Bear, DE $117,467 Newark, DE $117,513 Claymont, DE $117,605 Delaware City, DE $117,513 Hockessin, DE $117,605 Kirkwood, DE $117,513 Middletown, DE $118,097 Montchanin, DE $117,605

New Castle, DE $117,605 Odessa, DE $118,257 Port Penn, DE $117,192 Rockland, DE $117,605 Saint Georges, DE $117,513 Townsend, DE $118,086 Winterthur, DE $117,605 Lewes, DE $120,033

Wilmington, DE $117,605 Dover, DE $118,864 Dover Afb, DE $119,139 Bethany Beach, DE $120,834 Bethel, DE $118,773 Bridgeville, DE $120,033 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,990 Cheswold, DE $118,590

Clayton, DE $118,292 Dagsboro, DE $120,834 Delmar, DE $118,773 Ellendale, DE $120,033 Felton, DE $120,033 Fenwick Island, DE $120,834 Frankford, DE $120,834 Frederica, DE $120,033

Georgetown, DE $120,033 Greenwood, DE $120,033 Harbeson, DE $120,033 Harrington, DE $120,033 Hartly, DE $118,235 Houston, DE $120,033 Kenton, DE $118,292 Laurel, DE $118,773

Yorklyn, DE $117,605

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

Understanding how an Aerospace 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.

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$108,716

Average $115,978/year

$123,766

$9,060

Average $9,665/month

$10,314

$2,091

Average $2,230/week

$2,380

$52

Average $56/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,766	$10,314	$2,380	$60
Average	$115,978	$9,665	$2,230	$56
25th Percentile	$108,716	$9,060	$2,091	$52

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