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

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Missouri

Median Annual in Missouri
$130,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.83/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Missouri

groups Employed in MO
650
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$143,894 #13 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Missouri, explained

Aerospace engineers in Missouri earn a median of $130,680 per year ($62.83 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $80,390, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $179,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Missouri.

Is $130,680 good pay in Missouri?

Adjusted for Missouri's cost of living (which runs 91% of the U.S. average), that $130,680 is worth about $143,894 in national buying power — ranking Missouri #13 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Missouri

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,390
$38.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,680
$62.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$179,260
$86.18/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MO
Missouri (here) $130,680 $143,894
Nebraska $135,670 $150,572 −$4,990
Kansas $130,330 $144,702 +$350
Tennessee $128,510 $139,882 +$2,170
Kentucky $126,130 $139,897 +$4,550
Oklahoma $125,470 $142,834 +$5,210
Illinois $108,940 $108,986 +$21,740
Arkansas $102,040 $117,372 +$28,640

Aerospace Engineer in Missouri: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Missouri?

Aerospace engineers in Missouri earn a median of $130,680 per year ($62.83 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Missouri pay aerospace engineers well?

At $130,680, Missouri pays 3% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 650 work in the state.

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