Careers · Aerospace Engineers · Virginia
Aerospace Engineers in Virginia
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 Virginia the median pay is $143,210 a year, 6% above the national median of $134,960.
$143,210median pay in Virginia, per year
$119,830–$184,590middle half earn
2,540employed in Virginia
$134,960U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Virginia
9open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Virginia 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 Virginia
Aerospace Engineers pay in other states
Minnesota · $159,060Washington · $158,370California · $157,620District of Columbia · $157,600Maryland · $156,750Colorado · $156,190Massachusetts · $149,470Vermont · $144,400Georgia · $140,460Ohio · $138,440
Related occupations
Agricultural EngineersBioengineers and Biomedical EngineersChemical EngineersCivil EngineersTransportation EngineersWater/Wastewater EngineersComputer Hardware EngineersElectrical Engineers
Are you suited for this?
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O*NET-SOC 17-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia, annual.