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Aerospace Engineers Salary in Ohio

The median pay for a aerospace engineers in Ohio is $134,230/year ($64.53/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $80K at the entry level to $200K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$134K
Median annual
$64.53/hr
Hourly rate
$80K
Entry level (10th %)
$200K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $134K get you in Ohio?

Take-home$8,269/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,268/mo
Rent burden15.3%
COL-adjusted salary$134,230/yr
After rent$7,001/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio

Bar chart showing Aerospace Engineers salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $79,730, 25th percentile $100,690, median $134,230, 75th percentile $168,070, 90th percentile $200,040. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$80K25th$101KMedian$134K75th$168K90th$200K
Bar chart showing Aerospace Engineers salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $79,730, 25th percentile $100,690, median $134,230, 75th percentile $168,070, 90th percentile $200,040. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level aerospace engineers (10th percentile) start around $80K. Mid-career wages sit at $134K.Top earners bring in $200K or more - a $120K spread from bottom to top.

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Aerospace Engineers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$175K+30%330
Washington$159K+18%5,700
Maryland$158K+17%3,490
Massachusetts$152K+13%990
Iowa$150K+11%N/A
Minnesota$148K+10%140
California$144K+7%9,330
Georgia$143K+6%3,060
Vermont$141K+4%90
New Mexico$140K+4%1,940
Arizona$136K+1%1,770
Hawaii$135K+0%50
Ohio$134K-0%3,770
Maine$134K-1%130
Alabama$133K-1%5,570

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Frequently asked questions

How much do aerospace engineers make in Ohio?

The median is $134,230 a year - that works out to about $64.53 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $79,730, and experienced aerospace engineers can clear $200,040. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $134K enough to live in Ohio?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,269/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,268/month (median of metro areas), which eats 15.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a aerospace engineers salary go in Ohio?

Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median aerospace engineers salary is worth about $134,230 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do aerospace engineers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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