Aerospace Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $134,230 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.53
10th percentile $86,300
90th percentile $181,080
Employed locally 370
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,300
    25th
    $105,390
    50th (median)
    $134,230
    75th
    $166,350
    90th
    $181,080

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Aerospace Engineers salary vs area income 181% Median Aerospace Engineers salary is 81% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,920
    Waco, TX $131,270
    Amarillo, TX $130,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $126,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $121,800
    Corpus Christi, TX $117,600

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,880
    Industrial Engineers $102,370
    Mechanical Engineers $101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,820
    Engineers, All Other $115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aerospace Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Aerospace Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $64.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.77 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Aerospace Engineers salaries?

    The median Aerospace Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 0.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Aerospace Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $86,300 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,390.