How much does an aerospace engineer make in Houston?
$134,000a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $64.41 an hour or $11,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.41
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,850Median: $134,000Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,850 | $38.87 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.03 | |
| Median | $134,000 | $64.41 | |
| 75th | $167,600 | $80.58 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers.
| Dallas, TX | $134,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $128,400 |
| Austin, TX | $123,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $117,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $109,800 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $125,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $64.41 ($134,000 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $134,000 against $135,000 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $130,300, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for aerospace engineer pay?
34 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does an aerospace engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.