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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians vs. Civil Engineers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicianss earn a median salary of $79,830/year, while Civil Engineerss earn $99,590/year - a difference of $19,760. Civil Engineerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Civil Engineers
Median salary
$79,830
$99,590
Hourly rate
$38.38/hr
$47.88/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$53,730
$65,920
Senior level (90th %)
$120,440
$160,990
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
9,060
355,410
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Engineering
Engineering
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