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: starting around $110,920 for beginners, reaching about $112,643 at mid-level, and approach $118,458 for experts.

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 $126,804, California $126,323, Massachusetts $124,640. 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: $199,208; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,857; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,134; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,772; Aerospace Systems Engineer: $109,490.

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Delaware is $115,981 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): $130,792
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,738 to $123,734
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,143

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Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,734	$10,311	$2,379	$59
Average	$115,981	$9,665	$2,230	$56
25th Percentile	$108,738	$9,061	$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): $110,920
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,494
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,643
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,058
Expert (over 8 years): $118,458

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Aerospace Engineer	$110,920
Intermediate Level Aerospace Engineer	$111,494
Senior Level Aerospace Engineer	$112,643
Specialist Level Aerospace Engineer	$117,058
Expert Level Aerospace Engineer	$118,458

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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: $126,804.
California: $126,323.
Massachusetts: $124,640.

District of Columbia $126,804 California $126,323 Massachusetts $124,640 Washington $124,182 New Jersey $124,136 Alaska $123,975 Connecticut $122,395 New York $121,754

Hawaii $119,704 Rhode Island $118,742 Maryland $118,089 Minnesota $117,195 Colorado $116,852 Illinois $116,737 Oregon $116,302 Delaware $115,981

New Hampshire $115,780 Virginia $115,329 Pennsylvania $114,012 Nevada $113,347 North Dakota $113,130 Michigan $112,786 Wisconsin $112,660 Vermont $112,408

Texas $111,710 Maine $111,664 Arizona $111,595 Ohio $111,515 Georgia $110,461 Indiana $109,934 Wyoming $109,831 Utah $109,671

Iowa $109,602 Kansas $109,053 Louisiana $108,892 North Carolina $108,835 Missouri $108,812 Florida $108,365 Montana $108,125 Nebraska $107,896

Kentucky $107,770 South Carolina $107,312 Tennessee $107,025 Idaho $106,911 New Mexico $106,075 Oklahoma $105,892 Alabama $105,216 South Dakota $104,082

Arkansas $103,464 West Virginia $103,132 Mississippi $102,135

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: $120,036
Little Creek: $118,925
Magnolia: $119,417

Lincoln, DE $120,036 Little Creek, DE $118,925 Magnolia, DE $119,417 Milford, DE $120,036 Marydel, DE $118,478 Millsboro, DE $120,036 Millville, DE $120,837 Milton, DE $120,036

Nassau, DE $120,036 Ocean View, DE $120,837 Rehoboth Beach, DE $120,837 Seaford, DE $118,776 Selbyville, DE $120,837 Smyrna, DE $118,341 Viola, DE $119,417 Woodside, DE $119,074

Bear, DE $117,470 Newark, DE $117,516 Claymont, DE $117,608 Delaware City, DE $117,516 Hockessin, DE $117,608 Kirkwood, DE $117,516 Middletown, DE $118,100 Montchanin, DE $117,608

New Castle, DE $117,608 Odessa, DE $118,261 Port Penn, DE $117,195 Rockland, DE $117,608 Saint Georges, DE $117,516 Townsend, DE $118,089 Winterthur, DE $117,608 Lewes, DE $120,036

Wilmington, DE $117,608 Dover, DE $118,868 Dover Afb, DE $119,142 Bethany Beach, DE $120,837 Bethel, DE $118,776 Bridgeville, DE $120,036 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,994 Cheswold, DE $118,593

Clayton, DE $118,295 Dagsboro, DE $120,837 Delmar, DE $118,776 Ellendale, DE $120,036 Felton, DE $120,036 Fenwick Island, DE $120,837 Frankford, DE $120,837 Frederica, DE $120,036

Georgetown, DE $120,036 Greenwood, DE $120,036 Harbeson, DE $120,036 Harrington, DE $120,036 Hartly, DE $118,238 Houston, DE $120,036 Kenton, DE $118,295 Laurel, DE $118,776

Yorklyn, DE $117,608

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$108,738

Average $115,981/year

$123,734

$9,061

Average $9,665/month

$10,311

$2,091

Average $2,230/week

$2,379

$52

Average $56/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,734	$10,311	$2,379	$59
Average	$115,981	$9,665	$2,230	$56
25th Percentile	$108,738	$9,061	$2,091	$52

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