Aeronautical engineer salary in United States

The average salary for an Aeronautical Engineer is $111,876 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Aeronautical Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $71,212 and a high of $175,761 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Aeronautical Engineer include Marietta, GA at $201,462 per year, Palmdale, CA at $180,082 per year, and Chandler, AZ at $154,881 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Aeronautical Engineer include The University of Texas at San Antonio ($312,000 per year) and Handshake ($312,000 per year).