Aerospace Engineers pay in Virginia
Aerospace Engineers in Virginia earn an average of $155,770 a year. That is $13,710 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $142,060. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $168,780.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $142,060 | $68.30 |
| Virginia | $155,770 | $74.89 |
| Maryland | $159,590 | $76.73 |
| District of Columbia | $154,410 | $74.24 |
| Kentucky | $133,200 | $64.04 |
| North Carolina | $127,500 | $61.30 |
| Tennessee | $122,320 | $58.81 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Civil Engineers$105,340
- Industrial Engineers$109,170
- Mechanical Engineers$114,770
- Electrical Engineers$123,830
- Engineers, All Other$145,830
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$126,230
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do aerospace engineers make in Virginia?
The average is $155,770 a year, and the median is $143,210. That is $13,710 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $142,060.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$74.89 an hour on average; the median is $68.85.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($168,780), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($142,550). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Charlottesville, VA ($137,420).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #6 of 41 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.