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US Department of Defense Aerospace Engineer salary in the United States

Average salary
$84,000/yr
Based on 324 income tax records
$25,000
$139,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$58K
 
$82K
 
$109K
 
$112K
 
$108K
$25,000
$139,000
How much do Aerospace Engineers make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Aerospace Engineer is $84,000 per year. This is based on data from 324 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Aerospace Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Aerospace Engineer salary can vary between $25,000 to $139,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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US Department of Defense Aerospace Engineer salary by location

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US Department of Defense Aerospace Engineer demographics

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51% are single
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49% are married
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32% have kids
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58% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Aerospace Engineers

324 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a aerospace engineer in the United States is $84,000 per year. Aerospace engineer salaries in the United States can vary between $25,000 to $139,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 324 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as aerospace engineer.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for aerospace engineers in the United States: Washington Metro Area, DC ($122,000 a year), Huntsville Metro Area, AL ($85,500 a year), and Dayton Metro Area, OH ($85,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.