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 $142,183 for beginners, reaching about $143,703 at mid-level, and approach $146,934 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 $155,896, California $155,305, Massachusetts $153,235. 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: $198,466; Aerospace Engineering Manager: $162,597; Aerospace Engineering Supervisor: $132,845; Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Manager: $128,279; Aerospace Manager: $125,049.

Aerospace Program Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Aerospace Program Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Program Manager in Rhode Island is $145,984 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $176,731
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $132,300 to $162,078
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,842

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Aerospace Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,078	$13,506	$3,117	$78
Average	$145,984	$12,165	$2,807	$70
25th Percentile	$132,300	$11,025	$2,544	$64

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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): $142,183
Early Career (1-2 years): $142,753
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,703
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,034
Expert (over 8 years): $146,934

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Aerospace Program Manager	$142,183
Intermediate Level Aerospace Program Manager	$142,753
Senior Level Aerospace Program Manager	$143,703
Specialist Level Aerospace Program Manager	$145,034
Expert Level Aerospace Program Manager	$146,934

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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: $155,896.
California: $155,305.
Massachusetts: $153,235.

District of Columbia $155,896 California $155,305 Massachusetts $153,235 Washington $152,672 New Jersey $152,615 Alaska $152,418 Connecticut $150,475 New York $149,687

Hawaii $147,166 Rhode Island $145,984 Maryland $145,181 Minnesota $144,083 Colorado $143,660 Illinois $143,519 Oregon $142,984 Delaware $142,590

New Hampshire $142,342 Virginia $141,788 Pennsylvania $140,168 Nevada $139,352 North Dakota $139,084 Michigan $138,662 Wisconsin $138,507 Vermont $138,197

Texas $137,338 Maine $137,282 Arizona $137,197 Ohio $137,099 Georgia $135,804 Indiana $135,156 Wyoming $135,029 Utah $134,832

Iowa $134,748 Kansas $134,072 Louisiana $133,875 North Carolina $133,804 Missouri $133,776 Florida $133,227 Montana $132,931 Nebraska $132,650

Kentucky $132,495 South Carolina $131,931 Tennessee $131,579 Idaho $131,439 New Mexico $130,411 Oklahoma $130,186 Alabama $129,355 South Dakota $127,961

Arkansas $127,201 West Virginia $126,792 Mississippi $125,567

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:

Adamsville: $148,377
Albion: $145,913
Ashaway: $148,940

Adamsville, RI $148,377 Albion, RI $145,913 Ashaway, RI $148,940 Barrington, RI $145,913 Block Island, RI $148,166 Bradford, RI $148,842 Bristol, RI $145,772 Carolina, RI $147,631

Charlestown, RI $147,786 Chepachet, RI $145,632 Clayville, RI $145,772 Coventry, RI $145,632 West Greenwich, RI $145,533 East Greenwich, RI $145,730 Exeter, RI $148,842 Fiskeville, RI $145,913

Forestdale, RI $145,772 Foster, RI $145,533 Glendale, RI $145,533 Greene, RI $147,166 Greenville, RI $145,913 Harmony, RI $145,871 Harrisville, RI $145,632 Hope, RI $145,913

Hope Valley, RI $148,940 Hopkinton, RI $148,983 Jamestown, RI $147,490 Kenyon, RI $148,800 Little Compton, RI $148,321 Manville, RI $145,913 Mapleville, RI $145,533 Newport, RI $147,518

Middletown, RI $148,138 North Kingstown, RI $145,491 North Scituate, RI $145,871 Oakland, RI $145,674 Pascoag, RI $145,589 Pawtucket, RI $145,913 Central Falls, RI $145,913 Cumberland, RI $145,913

Lincoln, RI $145,913 Portsmouth, RI $146,927 Prudence Island, RI $145,632 Rockville, RI $148,983 Saunderstown, RI $147,575 Shannock, RI $148,757 Slatersville, RI $145,772 Slocum, RI $147,575

Tiverton, RI $148,419 Wakefield, RI $147,420 Kingston, RI $147,448 Narragansett, RI $147,476 Peace Dale, RI $147,420 Warren, RI $145,871 Warwick, RI $145,913 Westerly, RI $149,025

West Kingston, RI $147,532 West Warwick, RI $145,913 Wood River Junction, RI $148,842 Woonsocket, RI $145,772 North Smithfield, RI $145,871 Wyoming, RI $148,800 Providence, RI $145,913 Cranston, RI $145,913

North Providence, RI $145,913 East Providence, RI $145,913 Riverside, RI $145,913 Rumford, RI $145,913 Smithfield, RI $145,913 Johnston, RI $145,913

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$132,300

Average $145,984/year

$162,078

$11,025

Average $12,165/month

$13,506

$2,544

Average $2,807/week

$3,117

$64

Average $70/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,078	$13,506	$3,117	$78
Average	$145,984	$12,165	$2,807	$70
25th Percentile	$132,300	$11,025	$2,544	$64

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