Aerospace Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 650+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$122,930
$59.101/hr
vs National Average
$130,131
-5.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $177K
650 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Aerospace Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,310 |
| 25th percentile | $94,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $122,930 |
| 75th percentile | $149,990 |
| 90th percentile | $176,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Aerospace Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,360 |
| 2023 | $120,270 |
| 2024 | $117,190 |
| 2025 | $122,930 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,360 | $112,679 |
| 2023 | $120,270 | $121,877 |
| 2024 | $117,190 | $126,293 |
| 2025 | $122,930 | $130,131 |