Aerospace Engineers Salary in Austin, TX - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Austin, TX)

$54,527

vs National

-42.4%

National: $94,630

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$58,821

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$54,527

-42.4% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$94,630

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Aerospace Engineers in Austin, TX earns $54,527 in nominal terms, which is 42.4% below the national average of $94,630. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,821 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Austin, TX

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
WETZEL ENGINEERING, INC.	$72,800	2
Esgee Technologies Inc.	$71,500	2
The University of Texas at Austin	$53,264	11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Aerospace Engineers make in Austin, TX?

The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Austin, TX is $54,527 based on 9 DOL filings.

Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Aerospace Engineers?

A Aerospace Engineers in Austin, TX earns 42.4% less than the national median of $94,630, or $58,821 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.