Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians salary by state
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.
What Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicianss do
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringSpeakingActive Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$61,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$70,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$86,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$115,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$129,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+8.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
900
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
5,100 workers
$99,000
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
5,090 workers
$99,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,030 workers
$87,000
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
1,900 workers
$85,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
1,350 workers
$92,000
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
1,050 workers
$86,000
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
810 workers
$90,000
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
670 workers
$84,000
Educational Services
440 workers
$119,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
250 workers
$151,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians pays 13% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians make?
The average base salary for a Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $94,500 per year, or about $45.43 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $70,000 and $115,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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