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SOC 17-2011·Architecture & EngineeringOpportunity job
Aerospace Engineers
Median wage
$128,669
10-yr outlook
+2.3%by 2032
Openings / year
31
Workers in NY
730
How pay grows with experience
Aerospace Engineers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $91,316 |
| Median (typical) | $128,669 |
| Experienced | $156,237 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Aerospace Engineers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $143,391 |
| Capital Region | $133,034 |
| Southern Tier | $132,337 |
| Long Island | $130,034 |
| New York City | $128,669 |
| Western New York | $105,862 |
| Central New York | $98,042 |
| Finger Lakes | $90,824 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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