Earnings
Aerospace engineers earned salaries that ranged from $101,730 to $166,610 in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Fifty percent of aerospace engineers earned between $101,730 and $166,610. Those who were employed by scientific research and development services firms earned mean annual salaries of $148,530, while those who worked for architectural, engineering, and related services firms made $130,090. Hypersonics engineers earned average salaries of $102,279 a year in 2024, according to ZipRecruiter.com.
Employers offer a variety of benefit packages, which can include any of the following: paid holidays, vacations, and sick days; personal days; medical, dental, and life insurance; profit-sharing plans; 401(k) plans; retirement and pension plans; and educational assistance programs. Self-employed workers must provide their own benefits.
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