Aerospace Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 990+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$133,940
$64.39/hr
vs National Average
$130,131
+2.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$89K – $180K
990 employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Aerospace Engineer in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,230 |
| 25th percentile | $111,500 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $133,940 |
| 75th percentile | $162,420 |
| 90th percentile | $179,820 |
Top-Paying Industries for Aerospace Engineer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Aerospace Engineers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Aerospace Engineers in Pennsylvania tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $166,980 | 970 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $142,630 | 10K |
| Information | $138,400 | 260 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $137,970 | 860 |
| Manufacturing | $134,960 | 33K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Aerospace Engineer in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,820 |
| 2023 | $121,120 |
| 2024 | $108,510 |
| 2025 | $133,940 |
| 2026 (projected) | $141,976 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,820 | $112,679 |
| 2023 | $121,120 | $121,877 |
| 2024 | $108,510 | $126,293 |
| 2025 | $133,940 | $130,131 |
| 2026 (projected) | $141,976 | $137,939 |
Aerospace Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Pennsylvania
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $111,500 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $133,940 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $162,420 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $179,820 |
Aerospace Engineer Salary in Other States
Related Aerospace Engineer Salaries in Pennsylvania
How other high-demand occupations in Pennsylvania compare to Aerospace Engineer ($133,940 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Aerospace Engineer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager in PA | $164,690 | +23.0% | $79.18/hr |
| Nuclear Engineer in PA | $133,250 | -0.5% | $64.06/hr |
| Biomedical Engineer in PA | $122,560 | -8.5% | $58.92/hr |
| Chemical Engineer in PA | $116,970 | -12.7% | $56.24/hr |
| Electrical Engineer in PA | $110,820 | -17.3% | $53.28/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in PA | $103,330 | -22.9% | $49.68/hr |
| Petroleum Engineer in PA | $101,880 | -23.9% | $48.98/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in PA | $99,560 | -25.7% | $47.87/hr |
| Materials Engineer in PA | $98,030 | -26.8% | $47.13/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in PA | $97,920 | -26.9% | $47.08/hr |
| Civil Engineer in PA | $97,850 | -26.9% | $47.04/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in PA | $134,090 | +0.1% | $64.47/hr |