California

Aerospace Engineers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$159,960
+12.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$76.91
 
10th Percentile
$104,370
Entry level
90th Percentile
$220,670
Senior level
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Salary Range

Aerospace Engineers in California earn between $104,370 and $220,670, with a mean of $159,960. The national average for this role is $142,358.

$159,960 mean
10th Percentile$104,37090th Percentile$220,670

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$159,960
National Average$142,358
Maryland$159,590
Hawaii$158,520
Colorado$157,060
Washington$156,000
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.