DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$90,000
vs National
-4.9%
National: $94,630BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$97,087
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$90,000
-4.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,630
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Aerospace Engineers in Houston, TX earns $90,000 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% 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 $97,087 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JAMSS AMERICA INC | $132,000 | 4 |
| Deep Space Industries | $100,000 | 3 |
| L-3 NATIONAL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. | $98,384 | 1 |
| ENGINEERING PHYSICS SERVICES, INC. | $86,000 | 1 |
| Technip USA, Inc. | $85,000 | 1 |
| VESTAS TECHNOLOGY R&D AMERICAS, INC. | $81,723 | 1 |
| JETT PRO LINE MAINTENANCE INC. | $79,248 | 2 |
| University of Houston System | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Aerospace Engineers make in Houston, TX?
The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Houston, TX is $90,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Aerospace Engineers?
A Aerospace Engineers in Houston, TX earns 4.9% less than the national median of $94,630, or $97,087 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.