Aerospace Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 3K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$126,430
$60.784/hr
vs National Average
$130,131
-2.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$103K – $164K
3K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Aerospace Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,230 |
| 25th percentile | $103,980 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $126,430 |
| 75th percentile | $159,710 |
| 90th percentile | $163,770 |
Historical Salary Trend — Aerospace Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,590 |
| 2023 | $129,950 |
| 2024 | $128,400 |
| 2025 | $126,430 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,590 | $112,679 |
| 2023 | $129,950 | $121,877 |
| 2024 | $128,400 | $126,293 |
| 2025 | $126,430 | $130,131 |