Aerospace Engineers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $145,860 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $70.13
10th percentile $92,580
90th percentile $225,420
Employed locally 120
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,580
    25th
    $117,090
    50th (median)
    $145,860
    75th
    $183,440
    90th
    $225,420

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Aerospace Engineers salary vs area income 155% Median Aerospace Engineers salary is 55% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $167,340
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $151,080
    California $143,860
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $143,860
    Decatur, AL $138,460

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aerospace Engineers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Aerospace Engineers in Sacramento, CA is $70.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.61 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Aerospace Engineers salaries?

    The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Sacramento, CA is 8.2% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Aerospace Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $92,580 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,090.