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Aeronautical engineer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$112,103
Average $112,103
Low $71,397
High $176,018

The average salary for a aeronautical engineer is $112,103 per year in the United States. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Aeronautical Engineer job openings in United States

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Aircraft Stability & Control E...
Boeing3.9out of 5 stars.
Oklahoma City, OK
$104,550 - $141,450 a year
1 day 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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Handshake
 
$312,000per year
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North Wind Group
 
$287,733per year
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CWS Health
 
$249,600per year
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Searchpros Staffing
 
$214,240per year
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MERCOR
 
$209,300per year
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Highest paying cities for Aeronautical Engineers near United States

  1. Marietta, GA
    $201,462 per year
  2. Palmdale, CA
    $180,082 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $138,711 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $137,434 per year
  5. Miami, FL
    $133,768 per year

Where can an Aeronautical Engineer earn more?

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