How much does an aerospace engineer make in Virginia?
$143,200a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in Virginia. That is $68.85 an hour or $11,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.85
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 2,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,420Median: $143,200Highest 10%: $227,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,420 | $45.88 | |
| 25th | $119,800 | $57.61 | |
| Median | $143,200 | $68.85 | |
| 75th | $184,600 | $88.75 | |
| 90th | $227,000 | $109.11 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $166,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $139,000 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $122,700 |
| Richmond, VA | $120,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineers.
| 6. Colorado | $156,200 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $149,500 |
| 8. Vermont | $144,400 |
| 9. Virginia | $143,200 |
| 10. Georgia | $140,500 |
| 11. Ohio | $138,400 |
| 12. Hawaii | $137,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $68.85 ($143,200 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $143,200 against $135,000 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Virginia rank for aerospace engineer pay?
Virginia ranks 9 of 41 states.
Which city in Virginia pays aerospace engineers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $166,400 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.