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Aeronautical engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Aeronautical Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$113,194
Average $113,194
Low $71,866
High $178,289

The average salary for a aeronautical engineer is $113,194 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Aeronautical Engineer job openings in United States

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Aerospace AS9100 Quality Syste...
Santa Ana, CA
$85,000 - $125,000 a year
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Aeronautical Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The University of Texas at San...
 
$312,000per year
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North Wind Group
 
$287,733per year
CWS Health
 
$249,600per year
Searchpros Staffing
 
$214,240per year
MERCOR
 
$209,300per year
Alutiiq
 
$207,857per year

Highest paying cities for Aeronautical Engineers near United States

  1. Marietta, GA
    $197,243 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $140,385 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $139,442 per year
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $135,523 per year
  5. Miami, FL
    $133,768 per year

Where can an Aeronautical Engineer earn more?

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