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

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$158,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$76.14/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
5,760
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$147,991 #7 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Washington, explained

Aerospace engineers in Washington earn a median of $158,370 per year ($76.14 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $112,580, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $207,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $158,370 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $158,370 is worth about $147,991 in national buying power — ranking Washington #7 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$112,580
$54.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$158,370
$76.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$207,710
$99.86/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $158,370 $147,991
Oregon $124,630 $120,577 +$33,740
Idaho $95,700 $100,216 +$62,670

Aerospace Engineer in Washington: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Washington?

Aerospace engineers in Washington earn a median of $158,370 per year ($76.14 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Washington pay aerospace engineers well?

At $158,370, Washington pays 17% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 5,760 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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