Aerospace Engineers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $126,690 -6% vs national
Median hourly $60.91
10th percentile $78,610
90th percentile $187,840
Employed locally 2,600
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,610
    25th
    $99,070
    50th (median)
    $126,690
    75th
    $164,400
    90th
    $187,840

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Aerospace Engineers salary vs area income 157% Median Aerospace Engineers salary is 57% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Aerospace Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $134,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,920
    Waco, TX $131,270
    Amarillo, TX $130,010
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $121,800
    Corpus Christi, TX $117,600

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$98,690
    Industrial Engineers$116,170
    Mechanical Engineers$126,870
    Petroleum Engineers$159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,880
    Electrical Engineers$110,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aerospace Engineers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Aerospace Engineers in Houston, TX is $60.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Aerospace Engineers salaries?

    The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Houston, TX is 6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Aerospace Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,610 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,070.