Aerospace Engineers Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 41 · CA
12.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $159,960 ≈ $77/hr
Median annual salary $157,620
Employment 9,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $104,370P25 $129,010 Median $157,620P75 $193,060P90 $220,670
About 80% of aerospace engineerss in California earn between $104,370 and $220,670. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean aerospace engineers salary in California is $159,960, about 12.6% above the U.S. average ($142,060). That works out to roughly $77/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $191,260 | $183,920 | 510 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $181,630 | $181,690 | 930 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $163,280 | $161,520 | 5,200 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $135,490 | $143,350 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $135,010 | $144,280 | 800 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $132,230 | $144,960 | 200 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $130,870 | $137,690 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $129,530 | $141,070 | 120 |