verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$129,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.15/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
3,250
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$125,012 #28 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Florida, explained

Aerospace engineers in Florida earn a median of $129,280 per year ($62.15 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $84,210, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $177,070. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $129,280 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $129,280 is worth about $125,012 in national buying power — ranking Florida #28 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$84,210
$40.49/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$129,280
$62.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$177,070
$85.13/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $129,280 $125,012
Georgia $140,460 $145,867 −$11,180
Alabama $127,540 $143,589 +$1,740

Aerospace Engineer in Florida: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Florida?

Aerospace engineers in Florida earn a median of $129,280 per year ($62.15 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Florida pay aerospace engineers well?

At $129,280, Florida pays 4% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 3,250 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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