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Average Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technician Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technician make in the United States?

The average salary for a aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technician in the United States is $81,280, but the range typically falls between $61,490 and $99,440. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $39.08, with a range between $29.56 and $47.81.

There are approximately 10,640 people employed as a aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technician in the United States. With Florida, California, Ohio employing the highest number of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians.The state with the best pay for a aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technician is Colorado, with an average annual salary of $118,700, while Indiana has the lowest average annual salary of $54,640.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$50,050$24.06
25th Percentile$61,490$29.56
Median$77,830$37.42
75th Percentile$99,440$47.81
90th Percentile$113,970$54.79

Average aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technician salary by location

The salary of a aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians are Colorado, Washington, Nevada, California, Oklahoma while the worst states are Indiana, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Michigan.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$51,140$75,560$102,660
Arizona$50,430$60,100$80,280
California$59,450$93,670$134,260
Colorado$64,390$118,700$234,290
Connecticut$50,350$70,460$80,230
Florida$48,850$79,360$113,380
Georgia$59,430$80,280$105,160
Indiana$40,650$54,640$63,320
Kansas$54,050$65,720$84,390
Louisiana$42,430$63,570$85,490
Maryland$49,900$82,180$100,150
Michigan$39,100$60,300$82,270
Nevada$94,490$102,330$119,700
New Jersey$60,490$74,720$91,400
New York$51,830$69,720$85,920
North Carolina$54,150$75,820$91,360
Ohio$47,530$77,900$102,790
Oklahoma$56,500$89,160$119,030
Pennsylvania$47,510$64,690$101,240
South Carolina$45,790$64,370$71,880
Texas$50,040$77,460$115,970
Utah$49,860$75,230$103,460
Virginia$61,380$89,220$136,460
Washington$72,260$97,170$133,150

Even between cities, the salary of a aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA with an average salary of $105,630.The city with the lowest average salary for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians is Charleston-North Charleston area, SC with an average salary of $59,930.

Areas with highest average salaries for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians

  1. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA - $105,630
  2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $103,950
  3. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise area, NV - $102,990
  4. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC - $99,010
  5. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA - $98,480

Areas with lowest average salaries for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians

  1. Charleston-North Charleston area, SC - $59,930
  2. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area, AZ - $60,060
  3. Kansas City, MO - $62,000
  4. Kansas nonmetropolitan area, KS - $63,690
  5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, FL - $64,330

Employment trends for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians in the United States

The number of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians has decreased by -1,260. On average, the number of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians has been increasing by -2.6% each year. The salary of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians has increased by $10,600. On average, the salary of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians has been increasing by 3.7% each year.

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How aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians salaries compare to other architecture and engineering occupations

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians are part of the architecture and engineering occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all architecture and engineering occupations jobs here.

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