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Aerospace Engineer Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$159,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$76.47/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
140
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$161,284 #1 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Minnesota, explained

Aerospace engineers in Minnesota earn a median of $159,060 per year ($76.47 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $85,330, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $194,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $159,060 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $159,060 is worth about $161,284 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$85,330
$41.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$159,060
$76.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$194,950
$93.73/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $159,060 $161,284
Wisconsin $88,400 $93,948 +$70,660

Aerospace Engineer in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Minnesota?

Aerospace engineers in Minnesota earn a median of $159,060 per year ($76.47 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay aerospace engineers well?

At $159,060, Minnesota pays 18% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 140 work in the state.

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