Careers · Aerospace Engineers · Kansas
Aerospace Engineers in Kansas
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 Kansas the median pay is $130,330 a year, 3% below the national median of $134,960.
$130,330median pay in Kansas, per year
$97,950–$166,900middle half earn
1,730employed in Kansas
$134,960U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kansas
8open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Kansas or remote
4employers hiring
7posted 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 Kansas
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?
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O*NET-SOC 17-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kansas, annual.