As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Helicopter Engineer in the United States is $25. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Helicopter Engineer in the US can go up to $30 and the lowest down to $19, but most earn between $22 and $27. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Helicopter Engineer in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary | $19 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary | $22 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary | $25 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary | $27 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Helicopter Engineer Salary | $30 | US | April 01, 2026 |
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See user submitted job responsibilities for Helicopter Engineer.
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 + years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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