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

An Aerospace Program Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $138,895 for beginners, reaching about $140,378 at mid-level, and approach $143,530 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aerospace Program Manager?

Aerospace Program Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Program Manager roles are District of Columbia $155,910, California $155,319, Massachusetts $153,249. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerospace Program Manager roles make?

Salaries for Aerospace Program Manager level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineering Senior Manager: $198,477; Aerospace Engineering Manager: $162,600; Aerospace Engineering Supervisor: $132,843; Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager: $128,279; Aerospace Manager: $125,061.

Aerospace Program Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aerospace Program Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Program Manager in Delaware is $142,603 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,659
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,255 to $158,336
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,102

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Aerospace Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,336	$13,195	$3,045	$76
Average	$142,603	$11,884	$2,742	$69
25th Percentile	$129,255	$10,771	$2,486	$62

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Program Manager Salaries

An Aerospace Program Manager'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 Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace Program Manager'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): $138,895
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,451
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,378
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,676
Expert (over 8 years): $143,530

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Aerospace Program Manager	$138,895
Intermediate Level Aerospace Program Manager	$139,451
Senior Level Aerospace Program Manager	$140,378
Specialist Level Aerospace Program Manager	$141,676
Expert Level Aerospace Program Manager	$143,530

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

District of Columbia: $155,910.
California: $155,319.
Massachusetts: $153,249.

District of Columbia $155,910 California $155,319 Massachusetts $153,249 Washington $152,686 New Jersey $152,629 Alaska $152,432 Connecticut $150,489 New York $149,700

Hawaii $147,180 Rhode Island $145,997 Maryland $145,194 Minnesota $144,096 Colorado $143,674 Illinois $143,533 Oregon $142,998 Delaware $142,603

New Hampshire $142,356 Virginia $141,801 Pennsylvania $140,181 Nevada $139,365 North Dakota $139,097 Michigan $138,675 Wisconsin $138,520 Vermont $138,210

Texas $137,351 Maine $137,295 Arizona $137,210 Ohio $137,112 Georgia $135,816 Indiana $135,168 Wyoming $135,042 Utah $134,844

Iowa $134,760 Kansas $134,084 Louisiana $133,887 North Carolina $133,816 Missouri $133,788 Florida $133,239 Montana $132,943 Nebraska $132,662

Kentucky $132,507 South Carolina $131,944 Tennessee $131,592 Idaho $131,451 New Mexico $130,423 Oklahoma $130,198 Alabama $129,367 South Dakota $127,973

Arkansas $127,212 West Virginia $126,804 Mississippi $125,579

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Program Managers

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: $141,961
Little Creek: $143,000
Magnolia: $142,795

Lincoln, DE $141,961 Little Creek, DE $143,000 Magnolia, DE $142,795 Milford, DE $142,322 Marydel, DE $142,555 Millsboro, DE $141,366 Millville, DE $141,584 Milton, DE $141,829

Nassau, DE $141,932 Ocean View, DE $141,560 Rehoboth Beach, DE $141,832 Seaford, DE $141,912 Selbyville, DE $141,325 Smyrna, DE $143,099 Viola, DE $142,440 Woodside, DE $142,823

Bear, DE $142,494 Newark, DE $142,440 Claymont, DE $142,731 Delaware City, DE $142,582 Hockessin, DE $142,427 Kirkwood, DE $142,555 Middletown, DE $142,610 Montchanin, DE $142,460

New Castle, DE $142,481 Odessa, DE $142,681 Port Penn, DE $142,777 Rockland, DE $142,474 Saint Georges, DE $142,565 Townsend, DE $142,785 Winterthur, DE $142,491 Lewes, DE $141,884

Wilmington, DE $142,434 Dover, DE $143,000 Dover Afb, DE $142,247 Bethany Beach, DE $141,411 Bethel, DE $141,557 Bridgeville, DE $141,891 Camden Wyoming, DE $142,598 Cheswold, DE $142,954

Clayton, DE $142,958 Dagsboro, DE $141,312 Delmar, DE $141,085 Ellendale, DE $141,513 Felton, DE $142,310 Fenwick Island, DE $141,343 Frankford, DE $141,097 Frederica, DE $142,451

Georgetown, DE $141,259 Greenwood, DE $141,913 Harbeson, DE $141,409 Harrington, DE $142,130 Hartly, DE $142,572 Houston, DE $141,927 Kenton, DE $142,965 Laurel, DE $141,174

Yorklyn, DE $142,470

Aerospace Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerospace Program Manager'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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$129,255

Average $142,603/year

$158,336

$10,771

Average $11,884/month

$13,195

$2,486

Average $2,742/week

$3,045

$62

Average $69/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,336	$13,195	$3,045	$76
Average	$142,603	$11,884	$2,742	$69
25th Percentile	$129,255	$10,771	$2,486	$62

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