How much does an aerospace engineer make in North Carolina?
$122,900a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in North Carolina. That is $59.10 an hour or $10,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.10
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,310Median: $122,900Highest 10%: $176,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,310 | $38.13 | |
| 25th | $94,210 | $45.29 | |
| Median | $122,900 | $59.10 | |
| 75th | $150,000 | $72.11 | |
| 90th | $176,700 | $84.96 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $139,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $132,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineers.
| 30. Oklahoma | $125,500 |
| 31. Oregon | $124,600 |
| 32. Arizona | $123,200 |
| 33. North Carolina | $122,900 |
| 34. Mississippi | $109,200 |
| 35. Illinois | $108,900 |
| 36. Indiana | $107,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $59.10 ($122,900 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $122,900 against $135,000 nationally, 9% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for aerospace engineer pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 41 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays aerospace engineers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $139,000 a year.
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.