Aerospace Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 690+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$117,190
$56.341/hr
vs National Average
$126,293
-7.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $167K
690 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Aerospace Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,630 |
| 25th percentile | $86,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $117,190 |
| 75th percentile | $142,560 |
| 90th percentile | $166,960 |
Historical Salary Trend — Aerospace Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,360 |
| 2023 | $120,270 |
| 2024 | $117,190 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,360 | $112,679 |
| 2023 | $120,270 | $121,877 |
| 2024 | $117,190 | $126,293 |