Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$79,830
↑ 29.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 29.9% since 2011 ($61,460 → $79,830)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $79,830
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,830 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $77,830 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $74,410 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $73,580 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | $68,570 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | $66,020 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | $67,010 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | $67,240 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | $68,020 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $66,180 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | $63,780 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $62,680 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | $61,530 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | $61,460 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.