Aerospace Engineers in Arizona
Considering a career as an Aerospace Engineer in Arizona?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Aerospace Engineers in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Aerospace Engineers in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Aerospace Engineers in Arizona earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Aerospace Engineers Work in Arizona?
In Arizona, there were 2,230 people working as Aerospace Engineers in the year 2018.
There were 2,130 Aerospace Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 100 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 800 Aerospace Engineers working in it, which means Arizona has more Aerospace Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Aerospace Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 17.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.0%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 180 annual job openings, and 2,570 total jobs in 2026 for Aerospace Engineers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 4,600 annual jobs and 73,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Aerospace Engineers Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Aerospace Engineers ranged from $67,260 to $157,540 with $105,490 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $32.34 to $75.74. The median hourly rate was $50.72.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $46.71 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $4.01.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Arizona Metros for Aerospace Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Aerospace Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,980 | $105,110 |
| Tucson, AZ | 220 | n/a |
Top States for Aerospace Engineers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Aerospace Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11,440 | $122,960 |
| Texas | 6,770 | $124,200 |
| Alabama | 4,080 | $116,480 |
| Ohio | 3,880 | $110,380 |
| Maryland | 2,890 | $126,060 |
| Florida | 2,750 | $107,810 |
| Georgia | 2,550 | $114,380 |
| Arizona | 2,230 | $105,490 |
| Kansas | 2,220 | $102,880 |
| Virginia | 2,060 | $127,160 |
| Colorado | 1,890 | $115,530 |
| New Jersey | 1,840 | $114,270 |
| Missouri | 1,250 | $116,430 |
| Connecticut | 1,130 | $100,170 |
| Oklahoma | 1,110 | $90,620 |
| Pennsylvania | 940 | $105,070 |
| Utah | 900 | $102,070 |
| New Mexico | 700 | $108,880 |
| Massachusetts | 630 | $119,010 |
| North Carolina | 570 | $98,900 |
Below are the states where Aerospace Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $145,160 |
| Hawaii | $128,090 |
| Virginia | $127,160 |
| Maryland | $126,060 |
| Texas | $124,200 |
| California | $122,960 |
| Massachusetts | $119,010 |
| Louisiana | $117,860 |
| New York | $117,470 |
| Alabama | $116,480 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Michel Villeneuve under License
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