Aerospace Engineers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $113,030 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $54.34
10th percentile $70,140
90th percentile $142,560
Employed locally 260
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,140
    25th
    $86,940
    50th (median)
    $113,030
    75th
    $134,430
    90th
    $142,560

    Top-paying metros for Aerospace Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $175,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $174,130
    Colorado Springs, CO $170,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $167,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $161,580
    Omaha, NE-IA $160,630

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $91,580
    Mechanical Engineers $93,620
    Civil Engineers $92,670
    Engineers, All Other $98,440
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $95,640
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $87,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aerospace Engineers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Aerospace Engineers in Eastern North Carolina is $54.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.84 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Aerospace Engineers salaries?

    The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 16.2% below the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aerospace Engineers in Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Aerospace Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,140 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,940.