Careers · Aerospace Engineers · Florida
Aerospace Engineers in Florida
Aerospace engineers design, construct, and test aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. They work for aircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, government agencies like NASA, and aerospace companies In Florida the median pay is $129,280 a year, 4% below the national median of $134,960.
$129,280median pay in Florida, per year
$104,790–$156,370middle half earn
3,250employed in Florida
$134,960U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Florida
9open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in Florida or remote
5employers hiring
8posted in the last 7 days
FL · NC · TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMathematicsScienceComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Listening
Knowledge areas
Engineering and TechnologyDesignMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)PhysicsComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Aerospace Engineers.
Licenses and training in Florida
Aerospace Engineers pay in other states
Minnesota · $159,060Washington · $158,370California · $157,620District of Columbia · $157,600Maryland · $156,750Colorado · $156,190Massachusetts · $149,470Vermont · $144,400Virginia · $143,210Georgia · $140,460
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against aerospace engineers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 17-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida, annual.