Aerospace Engineers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $100,870 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.49
10th percentile $90,450
90th percentile $173,970
Employed locally 240
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,450
    25th
    $90,450
    50th (median)
    $100,870
    75th
    $134,710
    90th
    $173,970

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Aerospace Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Aerospace Engineers salary is 37% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $151,800
    Reno, NV $123,350
    Jacksonville, FL $113,730
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $107,970

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $85,650
    Mechanical Engineers $96,050
    Electrical Engineers $100,530
    Engineers, All Other $101,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aerospace Engineers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Aerospace Engineers in Las Vegas, NV is $48.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.67 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Aerospace Engineers salaries?

    The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 25.2% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Aerospace Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $90,450 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,450.