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 $84,212, an Aerospace Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $101,105, an Aerospace Engineer (4-7 years)earns $117,068, an Aerospace Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $148,135, an Aerospace Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,066,

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 $126,783, California $126,302, Massachusetts $124,619. 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: $199,160; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,838; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,144; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,753; Aerospace Stress Engineer: $97,705.

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineer in Rhode Island is $118,722 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,890
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,316 to $126,662
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,573

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Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,662	$10,555	$2,436	$61
Average	$118,722	$9,893	$2,283	$57
25th Percentile	$111,316	$9,276	$2,141	$54

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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): $84,212
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,105
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,068
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,135
Expert (over 8 years): $171,066

Levels	Salary
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$84,212
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$101,105
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$117,068
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$148,135
Aerospace... Level Aerospace Engineer	$171,066

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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:

Adamsville: $120,206
Albion: $119,190
Ashaway: $119,978

Adamsville, RI $120,206 Albion, RI $119,190 Ashaway, RI $119,978 Barrington, RI $118,876 Block Island, RI $119,538 Bradford, RI $119,906 Bristol, RI $119,335 Carolina, RI $119,708

Charlestown, RI $119,751 Chepachet, RI $119,513 Clayville, RI $119,180 Coventry, RI $119,186 West Greenwich, RI $119,514 East Greenwich, RI $119,105 Exeter, RI $119,481 Fiskeville, RI $118,874

Forestdale, RI $119,790 Foster, RI $119,450 Glendale, RI $119,799 Greene, RI $119,607 Greenville, RI $118,920 Harmony, RI $119,073 Harrisville, RI $119,748 Hope, RI $118,949

Hope Valley, RI $119,873 Hopkinton, RI $120,031 Jamestown, RI $119,630 Kenyon, RI $119,693 Little Compton, RI $120,188 Manville, RI $119,347 Mapleville, RI $119,536 Newport, RI $119,750

Middletown, RI $119,803 North Kingstown, RI $119,310 North Scituate, RI $119,075 Oakland, RI $119,665 Pascoag, RI $119,827 Pawtucket, RI $118,699 Central Falls, RI $118,752 Cumberland, RI $119,426

Lincoln, RI $118,871 Portsmouth, RI $119,738 Prudence Island, RI $119,491 Rockville, RI $120,012 Saunderstown, RI $119,558 Shannock, RI $119,700 Slatersville, RI $119,791 Slocum, RI $119,554

Tiverton, RI $120,102 Wakefield, RI $119,660 Kingston, RI $119,614 Narragansett, RI $119,693 Peace Dale, RI $119,645 Warren, RI $119,183 Warwick, RI $118,851 Westerly, RI $120,007

West Kingston, RI $119,652 West Warwick, RI $118,997 Wood River Junction, RI $119,822 Woonsocket, RI $119,797 North Smithfield, RI $119,525 Wyoming, RI $119,700 Providence, RI $118,665 Cranston, RI $118,681

North Providence, RI $118,694 East Providence, RI $118,673 Riverside, RI $118,710 Rumford, RI $118,693 Smithfield, RI $118,934 Johnston, RI $118,734

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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$111,316

Average $118,722/year

$126,662

$9,276

Average $9,893/month

$10,555

$2,141

Average $2,283/week

$2,436

$54

Average $57/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,662	$10,555	$2,436	$61
Average	$118,722	$9,893	$2,283	$57
25th Percentile	$111,316	$9,276	$2,141	$54

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