How much does a Spacecraft Engineer make in New Orleans, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Spacecraft Engineer in New Orleans, LA is $82,912. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $76,536 to $88,964, with most professionals earning between $70,731 and $94,474.

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What is the average salary for Spacecraft Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Spacecraft Engineer in New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Spacecraft Engineer ranges from $76,536 to $88,964 with the average base salary of $82,912. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,812 to $90,400 with the average total cash compensation of $83,608.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $82,912 $76,536 - $88,964
Bonus $696 $276 - $1,437
Total Pay $83,608 $76,812 - $90,400
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,496 - $88,917 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,536 - $88,964 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA 0%
CITY, STATE Marrero, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,536 - $88,964 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA 0%
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,886 - $88,208 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,610 - $82,075 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,172 - $82,729 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
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