How much does an aerospace engineer make in Minneapolis?
$160,000a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $76.90 an hour or $13,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.90
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,150Median: $160,000Highest 10%: $195,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,150 | $41.42 | |
| 25th | $111,300 | $53.50 | |
| Median | $160,000 | $76.90 | |
| 75th | $194,100 | $93.30 | |
| 90th | $195,000 | $93.73 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $134,300 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,900 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $124,300 |
| Chemical Engineer | $122,700 |
| Engineer | $120,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $117,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $116,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $115,800 |
| Materials Engineer | $110,400 |
| Civil Engineer | $104,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $76.90 ($160,000 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $160,000 against $135,000 nationally, 19% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $159,100, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for aerospace engineer pay?
9 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does an aerospace engineer make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,000 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.