Earnings
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians (including spacecraft test technicians) earned salaries that ranged from $53,730 to $120,440 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The median annual salary was $79,830. Those who were employed in aerospace product and parts manufacturing firms earned mean annual salaries of $81,070, while those who worked for scientific research and development services made about $73,460 per year.
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.
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