Aerospace Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 2K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$128,400
$61.731/hr
vs National Average
$126,293
+1.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$108K – $170K
2K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Aerospace Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $107,580 |
| 25th percentile | $128,130 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,400 |
| 75th percentile | $166,390 |
| 90th percentile | $169,830 |
Historical Salary Trend — Aerospace Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,590 |
| 2023 | $129,950 |
| 2024 | $128,400 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,590 | $112,679 |
| 2023 | $129,950 | $121,877 |
| 2024 | $128,400 | $126,293 |