What Do Aeronautical Engineers Get Paid?
Aeronautical engineers design, manufacture and test air machinery and vehicles such as missiles, airplanes, helicopters and spacecraft. They evaluate and modify materials for use in aircraft, and can adjust processes and devices used for testing.
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Base
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The PayScale Report states that as of July 2010, aeronautical engineers earn a base salary of $57,764 to $87,089 per year. However, with bonuses, profit sharing and commissions, salaries can reach $57,443 to $90,810.
Experience
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The greater the experience, the higher the salary. New engineers start at $50,674 to $60,476 annually, while those with 20 or more years of work make $74,497 to $117,713.
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Employer
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The type of employer can affect compensation, with the federal government showing the widest and highest ranges, at $53,962 to $100,841 per year. At the lower end are colleges and universities, which pay $51,072 to $66,129.
City
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Location plays a part in salary with Wichita showing the highest range at $54,769 to $106,421. Los Angeles is at the bottom range, with $43,000 to $76,000.
Outlook
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, aerospace engineer jobs are expected to grow by 10 percent from 2008, which is about average, with an average growth in salary.
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References
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