Aerospace Engineer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 330+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$175,350
$84.303/hr
vs National Average
$126,293
+38.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$97K – $206K
330 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Aerospace Engineer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,610 |
| 25th percentile | $137,280 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $175,350 |
| 75th percentile | $191,880 |
| 90th percentile | $205,840 |
Historical Salary Trend — Aerospace Engineer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $147,650 |
| 2023 | $166,310 |
| 2024 | $175,350 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $147,650 | $112,679 |
| 2023 | $166,310 | $121,877 |
| 2024 | $175,350 | $126,293 |