Aerospace Engineer Salary in Nevada

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in Nevada?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Nevada is $113,329 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,808
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,259 to $120,908
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,823

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Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,908	$10,076	$2,325	$58
Average	$113,329	$9,444	$2,179	$54
25th Percentile	$106,259	$8,855	$2,043	$51

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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): $80,386
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,512
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,750
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,405
Expert (over 8 years): $163,294

Levels	Salary
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$80,386
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$96,512
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$111,750
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$141,405
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$163,294

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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: $126,783.
California: $126,302.
Massachusetts: $124,619.

District of Columbia $126,783 California $126,302 Massachusetts $124,619 Washington $124,161 New Jersey $124,115 Alaska $123,955 Connecticut $122,375 New York $121,733

Hawaii $119,684 Rhode Island $118,722 Maryland $118,069 Minnesota $117,176 Colorado $116,833 Illinois $116,718 Oregon $116,283 Delaware $115,962

New Hampshire $115,761 Virginia $115,310 Pennsylvania $113,993 Nevada $113,329 North Dakota $113,111 Michigan $112,767 Wisconsin $112,642 Vermont $112,390

Texas $111,691 Maine $111,645 Arizona $111,577 Ohio $111,496 Georgia $110,443 Indiana $109,916 Wyoming $109,813 Utah $109,653

Iowa $109,584 Kansas $109,035 Louisiana $108,874 North Carolina $108,817 Missouri $108,794 Florida $108,347 Montana $108,107 Nebraska $107,878

Kentucky $107,752 South Carolina $107,294 Tennessee $107,008 Idaho $106,893 New Mexico $106,057 Oklahoma $105,874 Alabama $105,198 South Dakota $104,065

Arkansas $103,447 West Virginia $103,114 Mississippi $102,118

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:

The Lakes: $111,267
Alamo: $114,503
Henderson: $111,290

The Lakes, NV $111,267 Alamo, NV $114,503 Henderson, NV $111,290 Beatty, NV $114,635 Blue Diamond, NV $111,420 Boulder City, NV $111,561 Bunkerville, NV $113,900 Caliente, NV $114,140

Dyer, NV $114,535 Goldfield, NV $114,483 Hiko, NV $114,257 Indian Springs, NV $112,829 Jean, NV $112,283 Amargosa Valley, NV $114,608 Logandale, NV $113,787 Manhattan, NV $114,682

Mercury, NV $114,280 Mesquite, NV $114,561 Moapa, NV $112,887 Laughlin, NV $114,104 North Las Vegas, NV $111,267 Coyote Springs, NV $113,672 Cal Nev Ari, NV $113,619 Overton, NV $112,572

Pahrump, NV $113,824 Panaca, NV $114,021 Pioche, NV $114,039 Round Mountain, NV $114,527 Searchlight, NV $113,088 Silverpeak, NV $114,884 Tonopah, NV $114,523 Sloan, NV $111,332

Las Vegas, NV $111,267 Nellis Afb, NV $111,267 Ely, NV $114,497 Austin, NV $114,428 Baker, NV $114,006 Duckwater, NV $114,586 Eureka, NV $114,493 Lund, NV $114,486

Mc Gill, NV $114,651 Ruth, NV $114,903 Crystal Bay, NV $116,000 Dayton, NV $114,549 Denio, NV $114,217 Empire, NV $114,507 Fallon, NV $114,705 Fernley, NV $114,787

Gabbs, NV $114,530 Gardnerville, NV $114,808 Genoa, NV $114,608 Gerlach, NV $114,557 Glenbrook, NV $114,720 Golconda, NV $114,475 Hawthorne, NV $114,716 Imlay, NV $114,552

Lovelock, NV $114,704 Luning, NV $114,736 Mc Dermitt, NV $114,155 Mina, NV $114,506 Minden, NV $114,517 Nixon, NV $114,549 Orovada, NV $114,305 Paradise Valley, NV $114,450

Schurz, NV $114,600 Silver City, NV $114,348 Silver Springs, NV $114,755 Smith, NV $114,685 Sparks, NV $114,738 Sun Valley, NV $114,743 Valmy, NV $114,690 Verdi, NV $114,924

Virginia City, NV $114,411 Wadsworth, NV $114,694 Wellington, NV $114,700 Winnemucca, NV $114,614 Yerington, NV $114,661 Zephyr Cove, NV $114,837 Stateline, NV $114,884 Incline Village, NV $115,052

Reno, NV $114,737 Carson City, NV $114,233 Washoe Valley, NV $114,321 Elko, NV $114,743 Spring Creek, NV $114,746 Battle Mountain, NV $114,588 Crescent Valley, NV $114,546 Carlin, NV $114,674

Deeth, NV $114,503 Halleck, NV $114,503 Jackpot, NV $113,569 Jarbidge, NV $113,822 Lamoille, NV $114,571 Montello, NV $113,819 Mountain City, NV $114,146 Owyhee, NV $113,839

Ruby Valley, NV $114,459 Tuscarora, NV $114,374 Wells, NV $114,364 West Wendover, NV $114,464

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 May 01, 2026

$106,259

Average $113,329/year

$120,908

$8,855

Average $9,444/month

$10,076

$2,043

Average $2,179/week

$2,325

$51

Average $54/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,908	$10,076	$2,325	$58
Average	$113,329	$9,444	$2,179	$54
25th Percentile	$106,259	$8,855	$2,043	$51

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