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Aeronautical engineer salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$113,619
Average $113,619
Low $72,368
High $178,381

The average salary for a aeronautical engineer is $113,619 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 5, 2026).

Aeronautical Engineer job openings in United States

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AIRCRAFT ENGINE REPAIRER
NAVAIR4out of 5 stars.
Jacksonville, FL
$26.35 - $30.74 an hour
2 weeks 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
North Wind Group
 
$287,733per year
CWS Health
 
$249,600per year
Searchpros Staffing
 
$214,240per year
Alutiiq
 
$207,857per year

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Highest paying cities for Aeronautical Engineers near United States

  1. Palmdale, CA
    $209,444 per year
  2. Marietta, GA
    $207,735 per year
  3. Chandler, AZ
    $150,027 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $139,986 per year
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $138,165 per year

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The average salary for an Aeronautical Engineer is $113,619 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 October 5, 2026.

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Aeronautical Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $72,368 and a high of $178,381 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Aeronautical Engineer include Palmdale, CA at $209,444 per year, Marietta, GA at $207,735 per year, and Chandler, AZ at $150,027 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).