Aerospace Engineers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Aerospace Engineers in California earn a median salary of $139,697 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.6% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 9,020 aerospace engineers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $126,220 to $167,340 depending on location.
$139,697
Avg median salary in California
$167,340
Highest paying metro
$126,220
Lowest paying metro
9,020
Employed in California
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inAerospace Engineers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $167,340 | $130,480 | $191,880 | 840 |
| San Francisco, CA | $160,000 | $128,800 | $202,490 | 210 |
| Sacramento, CA | $145,860 | $117,090 | $183,440 | 120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $143,860 | $129,400 | $186,450 | 6,090 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $135,490 | $103,170 | $164,950 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $132,320 | $111,200 | $164,470 | 750 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $129,230 | $107,120 | $160,310 | 130 |
| Oxnard, CA | $128,750 | $100,060 | $156,310 | 90 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $127,900 | $105,960 | $156,310 | 630 |
| Riverside, CA | $126,220 | $105,180 | $162,260 | 120 |