Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $121,390 |
|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $113,260 |
| Riverside, CA | $110,540 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,770 |
| Hartford, CT | $98,030 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,730 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $94,640 |
| Washington, DC | $93,590 |
| San Diego, CA | $92,670 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $91,030 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $90,260 |
| Baltimore, MD | $88,970 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $85,380 |
| Dayton, OH | $82,090 |
| Boston, MA | $81,090 |
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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians salary by state
Washington pays aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians the most statewide, $121,010 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $121,010 | $125,160 | 1,590 | 1 | $121,390 | $121,390 |
| Alaska | $107,410 | $105,780 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $107,360 | $98,990 | 660 | 2 | $113,260 | $85,380 |
| California | $106,720 | $99,000 | 1,560 | 4 | $110,540 | $90,260 |
| Connecticut | $94,450 | $79,410 | 70 | 1 | $98,030 | $98,030 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $93,590 | $93,590 |
| Nevada | $93,160 | $102,980 | 50 | 1 | $94,640 | $94,640 |
| Maryland | $92,570 | $91,820 | 200 | 1 | $88,970 | $88,970 |
| Florida | $83,180 | $78,560 | 770 | 2 | $91,030 | $71,100 |
| Utah | $82,890 | $76,680 | 400 | 1 | $80,080 | $80,080 |
| Virginia | $82,320 | $81,040 | 270 | 1 | $80,820 | $80,820 |
| Texas | $81,510 | $78,350 | 950 | 4 | $96,730 | $77,450 |
| Massachusetts | $81,090 | $79,420 | 30 | 1 | $81,090 | $81,090 |
| Ohio | $80,440 | $79,310 | 900 | 4 | $82,090 | $70,620 |
| Kansas | $75,990 | $78,350 | 580 | 1 | $76,020 | $76,020 |
| Oregon | $75,630 | $81,100 | 120 | 1 | $80,170 | $80,170 |
| Illinois | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $75,550 | $75,550 |
| Arizona | $74,790 | $75,230 | 380 | 2 | $75,610 | $75,590 |
| Minnesota | $74,160 | $71,240 | n/a | 1 | $76,360 | $76,360 |
| New Mexico | $70,060 | $66,460 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $69,540 | $62,130 | 140 | 1 | $66,340 | $66,340 |
| New York | $69,280 | $64,480 | 330 | 1 | $76,640 | $76,640 |
| Michigan | $69,220 | $69,840 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $66,250 | $60,770 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $64,560 | $62,520 | 480 | 1 | $67,820 | $67,820 |
| Oklahoma | $61,110 | $45,590 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $121,390 | $125,160 | $58.36 | 1,570 |
| Denver, CO | $113,260 | $123,350 | $54.45 | 390 |
| Riverside, CA | $110,540 | $119,980 | $53.14 | 130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,770 | $98,940 | $49.41 | 690 |
| Hartford, CT | $98,030 | $83,260 | $47.13 | 60 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,730 | $98,800 | $46.51 | 280 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $94,640 | $102,980 | $45.50 | 40 |
| Washington, DC | $93,590 | $85,320 | $45.00 | 190 |
| San Diego, CA | $92,670 | $92,360 | $44.56 | n/a |
| Palm Bay, FL | $91,030 | $82,490 | $43.76 | 480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $90,260 | $88,410 | $43.39 | 70 |
| Baltimore, MD | $88,970 | $83,260 | $42.77 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $85,380 | $83,250 | $41.05 | 40 |
| Dayton, OH | $82,090 | $78,590 | $39.47 | 170 |
| Boston, MA | $81,090 | $79,420 | $38.99 | 30 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $80,820 | $76,180 | $38.86 | 60 |
| Portland, OR | $80,170 | $81,100 | $38.54 | 70 |
| Ogden, UT | $80,080 | $76,760 | $38.50 | 180 |
| Akron, OH | $79,150 | $78,760 | $38.05 | 40 |
| Austin, TX | $79,110 | $74,320 | $38.03 | 90 |
| San Antonio, TX | $78,480 | $81,820 | $37.73 | 50 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $77,640 | $79,310 | $37.33 | 190 |
| Houston, TX | $77,450 | $76,920 | $37.24 | 230 |
| New York, NY | $76,640 | $75,060 | $36.85 | 100 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,360 | $78,080 | $36.71 | 200 |
| Wichita, KS | $76,020 | $78,350 | $36.55 | 510 |
| Tucson, AZ | $75,610 | $75,230 | $36.35 | 210 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $75,590 | $79,530 | $36.34 | n/a |
| Chicago, IL | $75,550 | $72,550 | $36.32 | n/a |
| Miami, FL | $71,100 | $66,220 | $34.19 | 80 |
| Cleveland, OH | $70,620 | $77,260 | $33.95 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $67,820 | $65,240 | $32.61 | 110 |
| Huntsville, AL | $66,340 | $62,130 | $31.89 | 80 |
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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians salary: questions
Where do aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $121,390 a year, among the 33 metro areas we cover.
What is the average aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians salary in the U.S.?
$91,310 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $82,890, so half of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians nationwide earn between $67,680 (25th percentile) and $111,280 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $121,010 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians pay the lowest?
Huntsville, AL, at $66,340 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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