Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Salary
The median aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $82,890 per year ($39.85/hour). Salaries range from $59,050 at the entry level to $125,160+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 11,280 aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 8.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$82,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.85
per hour
Employment
11,280
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$59,050
25th percentile
$67,680
Median
$82,890
75th percentile
$111,280
90th percentile
$125,160
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+8.1%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
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$46K$125K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$125K
+51%
Alaska
$106K
+28%
Nevada
$103K
+24%
California
$99K
+19%
Colorado
$99K
+19%
Maryland
$92K
+11%
Oregon
$81K
-2%
Virginia
$81K
-2%
Massachusetts
$79K
-4%
Connecticut
$79K
-4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $125,160 | +51.0% |
| Alaska | $105,780 | +27.6% |
| Nevada | $102,980 | +24.2% |
| California | $99,000 | +19.4% |
| Colorado | $98,990 | +19.4% |
| Maryland | $91,820 | +10.8% |
| Oregon | $81,100 | -2.2% |
| Virginia | $81,040 | -2.2% |
| Massachusetts | $79,420 | -4.2% |
| Connecticut | $79,410 | -4.2% |
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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $125,160 | +51.0% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $123,350 | +48.8% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $119,980 | +44.7% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $102,980 | +24.2% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,940 | +19.4% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98,800 | +19.2% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $92,360 | +11.4% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $88,410 | +6.7% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $85,320 | +2.9% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $83,260 | +0.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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