The salary statistics and trend of aerospace engineers in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare aerospace engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $72,440 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $90,680 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $120,170 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $152,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $189,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for aerospace engineers in the industry of scientific research and development services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) aerospace engineers is $189,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $120,170. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent aerospace engineers is $72,440.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of aerospace engineers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $120,170 | 7.57% | 8.68% |
| 2016 | $111,070 | 2.91% | - |
| 2015 | $107,840 | 0.32% | - |
| 2014 | $107,500 | -1.96% | - |
| 2013 | $109,610 | -0.12% | - |
| 2012 | $109,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of aerospace engineers in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of aerospace engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.