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Aeronautical engineer salary in California, 2026

How much does an Aeronautical Engineer make in California?

Average base salary

$119,850
7%
above national average
Average $119,850
Low $76,715
High $187,239

The average salary for a aeronautical engineer is $119,850 per year in California. 285 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 25, 2026).

Aeronautical Engineer job openings in California

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Aircraft Electrical Engineer
Lockheed Martin4out of 5 stars.
Palmdale, CA
$104,500 - $208,150 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Aeronautical Engineer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
North Wind Group
 
$287,733per year
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Donatech Corporation
 
$244,400per year
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LAUNCH Technical Workforce Sol...
 
$218,400per year
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Applied Composites
 
$210,000per year
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Alutiiq
 
$209,167per year
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Datamatics Global Services Ltd
 
$208,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Aeronautical Engineers near California

  1. El Segundo, CA
    $157,321 per year
  2. Irvine, CA
    $144,254 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $137,434 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $133,185 per year
  5. San Luis Obispo, CA
    $132,496 per year

Where can an Aeronautical Engineer earn more?

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