Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$121,010
- Alaska$107,410
- Colorado$107,360
- California$106,720
- Connecticut$94,450
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Oklahoma$61,110
- Indiana$64,560
- Pennsylvania$66,250
- Michigan$69,220
- New York$69,280
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $121,010 | $125,160 | $58 | +32.5% | 1,590 |
| 2 | Alaska | $107,410 | $105,780 | $52 | +17.6% | 40 |
| 3 | Colorado | $107,360 | $98,990 | $52 | +17.6% | 660 |
| 4 | California | $106,720 | $99,000 | $51 | +16.9% | 1,560 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $94,450 | $79,410 | $45 | +3.4% | 70 |
| 6 | Nevada | $93,160 | $102,980 | $45 | +2% | 50 |
| 7 | Maryland | $92,570 | $91,820 | $45 | +1.4% | 200 |
| 8 | Florida | $83,180 | $78,560 | $40 | -8.9% | 770 |
| 9 | Utah | $82,890 | $76,680 | $40 | -9.2% | 400 |
| 10 | Virginia | $82,320 | $81,040 | $40 | -9.8% | 270 |
| 11 | Texas | $81,510 | $78,350 | $39 | -10.7% | 950 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $81,090 | $79,420 | $39 | -11.2% | 30 |
| 13 | Ohio | $80,440 | $79,310 | $39 | -11.9% | 900 |
| 14 | Kansas | $75,990 | $78,350 | $37 | -16.8% | 580 |
| 15 | Oregon | $75,630 | $81,100 | $36 | -17.2% | 120 |
| 16 | Arizona | $74,790 | $75,230 | $36 | -18.1% | 380 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $74,160 | $71,240 | $36 | -18.8% | — |
| 18 | New Mexico | $70,060 | $66,460 | $34 | -23.3% | — |
| 19 | Alabama | $69,540 | $62,130 | $33 | -23.8% | 140 |
| 20 | New York | $69,280 | $64,480 | $33 | -24.1% | 330 |
| 21 | Michigan | $69,220 | $69,840 | $33 | -24.2% | 70 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $66,250 | $60,770 | $32 | -27.4% | 80 |
| 23 | Indiana | $64,560 | $62,520 | $31 | -29.3% | 480 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $61,110 | $45,590 | $29 | -33.1% | 30 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 36 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $125,160 | $121,390 | 1,570 |
| 2 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $123,350 | $113,260 | 390 |
| 3 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $119,980 | $110,540 | 130 |
| 4 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $102,980 | $94,640 | 40 |
| 5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,940 | $102,770 | 690 |
| 6 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98,800 | $96,730 | 280 |
| 7 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $92,360 | $92,670 | — |
| 8 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $88,410 | $90,260 | 70 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $85,320 | $93,590 | 190 |
| 10 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $83,260 | $88,970 | 100 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $135,420 | $145,710 | 250 |
| 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $135,420 | $146,030 | 250 |
| 3 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $135,420 | $146,030 | 250 |
| 4 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $135,420 | $145,710 | 250 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $115,810 | $135,610 | 300 |
| 6 | Educational Services | $96,250 | $115,500 | 440 |
| 7 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $96,250 | $115,500 | 440 |
| 8 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $94,910 | $95,750 | 5,100 |
| 9 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $94,910 | $95,820 | 5,090 |
| 10 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $87,340 | $93,090 | 6,310 |
| 11 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $85,980 | $87,190 | 810 |
| 12 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $85,320 | $82,140 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?
The median aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $82,890 per year (mean $91,310), and about 80% earn between $59,050 and $125,160.
How much do aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians make per hour?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $91,310 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians at $121,010 per year (median $125,160).
What is the job outlook for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians?
Employment is projected to change +8.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 900 openings per year.
What People Search
Common U.S. search queries related to this occupation.