Aerospace Engineers Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $128,230 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $61.65
10th percentile $87,760
90th percentile $172,470
Employed locally 200
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,760
    25th
    $95,640
    50th (median)
    $128,230
    75th
    $153,340
    90th
    $172,470

    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 Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other$153,340
    Electrical Engineers$133,950
    Mechanical Engineers$120,790
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$134,430
    Computer Hardware Engineers$121,680
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$153,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aerospace Engineers make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Aerospace Engineers in Northeast Virginia is $61.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.50 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Aerospace Engineers salaries?

    The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Northeast Virginia is 4.9% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Aerospace Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $87,760 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,640.