Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician Salary
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians earn a median $82,890 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$9,406
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,139
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,202
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$67,143
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,050 | $28.39 | $49,627 |
| 25th percentile | $67,680 | $32.54 | $56,443 |
| Median (50th) | $82,890 | $39.85 | $67,143 |
| 75th percentile | $111,280 | $53.50 | $87,115 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $125,160 | $60.17 | $96,813 |
Best cities for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $125,160 | $96,813 | $87,114 | 1,570 |
| 2 | Wichita, KS | $78,350 | $60,377 | $67,880 | 510 |
| 3 | Palm Bay, FL | $82,490 | $66,862 | $66,858 | 480 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $98,940 | $72,176 | $63,554 | 690 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $125,160
- Los Angeles, CA — $98,940
- Palm Bay, FL — $82,490
- Wichita, KS — $78,350
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $125,160 | $96,813 | $108,200 – $125,160 | 1,590 |
| Alaska | $105,780 | $83,246 | $104,240 – $113,500 | 40 |
| Nevada | $102,980 | $81,276 | $62,700 – $125,010 | 50 |
| California | $99,000 | $72,212 | $71,990 – $161,650 | 1,560 |
| Colorado | $98,990 | $74,822 | $84,150 – $131,670 | 660 |
| Maryland | $91,820 | $69,428 | $62,200 – $124,430 | 200 |
| Oregon | $81,100 | $59,617 | $54,400 – $81,310 | 120 |
| Virginia | $81,040 | $61,996 | $58,910 – $100,610 | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $79,420 | $60,951 | $72,890 – $99,740 | 30 |
| Connecticut | $79,410 | $61,902 | $68,840 – $132,640 | 70 |
| Ohio | $79,310 | $63,226 | $60,010 – $105,030 | 900 |
| Florida | $78,560 | $64,097 | $57,200 – $122,870 | 770 |
| Kansas | $78,350 | $60,377 | $51,200 – $100,170 | 580 |
| Texas | $78,350 | $63,949 | $56,000 – $119,840 | 950 |
| Utah | $76,680 | $60,290 | $64,170 – $112,740 | 400 |
| Arizona | $75,230 | $60,082 | $61,530 – $94,390 | 380 |
| Minnesota | $71,240 | $55,626 | $64,930 – $78,080 | — |
| Michigan | $69,840 | $55,245 | $42,700 – $98,610 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $66,460 | $53,623 | $64,320 – $92,220 | — |
| New York | $64,480 | $51,105 | $53,000 – $88,650 | 330 |
| Indiana | $62,520 | $50,600 | $48,710 – $77,550 | 480 |
| Alabama | $62,130 | $49,260 | $43,390 – $110,250 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,770 | $49,143 | $54,380 – $91,620 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $45,590 | $37,306 | $37,120 – $104,420 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians is $82,890 a year ($39.85 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,050 and the top 10% earn over $125,160. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $125,160. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 11,280 people work as aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians nationwide.