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

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$135,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.31/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,010
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$137,401 #22 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Utah, explained

Aerospace engineers in Utah earn a median of $135,840 per year ($65.31 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $85,230, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $183,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $135,840 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $135,840 is worth about $137,401 in national buying power — ranking Utah #22 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$85,230
$40.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,840
$65.31/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$183,810
$88.37/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $135,840 $137,401
Colorado $156,190 $151,564 −$20,350
New Mexico $132,850 $144,070 +$2,990
Arizona $123,170 $122,342 +$12,670
Nevada $96,730 $96,750 +$39,110
Idaho $95,700 $100,216 +$40,140

Aerospace Engineer in Utah: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Utah?

Aerospace engineers in Utah earn a median of $135,840 per year ($65.31 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Utah pay aerospace engineers well?

At $135,840, Utah pays 1% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 1,010 work in the state.

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