How much does an aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $39.85 an hour or $6,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.85
- Average (mean)
- $91,310
- Jobs
- 11,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 25th | $67,680 | $32.54 | |
| Median | $82,890 | $39.85 | |
| 75th | $111,300 | $53.50 | |
| 90th | $125,200 | $60.17 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $125,200 |
| Alaska | $105,800 |
| Nevada | $103,000 |
| California | $99,000 |
| Colorado | $98,990 |
| Maryland | $91,820 |
| Oregon | $81,100 |
| Virginia | $81,040 |
| Massachusetts | $79,420 |
| Connecticut | $79,410 |
| Ohio | $79,310 |
| Florida | $78,560 |
| Kansas | $78,350 |
| Texas | $78,350 |
| Utah | $76,680 |
| Arizona | $75,230 |
| Minnesota | $71,240 |
| Michigan | $69,840 |
| New Mexico | $66,460 |
| New York | $64,480 |
| Indiana | $62,520 |
| Alabama | $62,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,770 |
| Oklahoma | $45,590 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $125,200 |
| Denver, CO | $123,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $120,000 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $103,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,940 |
| Dallas, TX | $98,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $92,360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $88,410 |
| Washington, DC | $85,320 |
| Baltimore, MD | $83,260 |
| Hartford, CT | $83,260 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $83,250 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $82,490 |
| San Antonio, TX | $81,820 |
| Portland, OR | $81,100 |
In other countries
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician belongs to the international group "Mechanical engineering technicians".
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- Drafter$63,520
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,950
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,190
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician$73,900
- Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,920
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,120
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$74,510
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $39.85 ($82,890 a year).
How much does an aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician make a month?
About $6,908 a month before tax, based on a median of $82,890 a year.
How much does an aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,050 or less a year ($28.39 an hour); the top 10% make $125,200 or more.
Which state pays aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $125,200 a year, followed by Alaska ($105,800) and Nevada ($103,000).
Which city pays aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technicians the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $125,200 a year.
How many aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technicians are there in the United States?
About 11,280 people work as aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technicians.
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.