Aerospace Engineers salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Aerospace Engineers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median of $181,630 a year, based on BLS estimates for 930 jobs (May 2025). That is 35% above the U.S. median of $134,960 and 15% above the CA statewide median of $157,620. It ranks #2 of 43 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE930 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN SAN JOSE · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Aerospace Engineers salary in San Jose?
The BLS median is $181,630 a year (May 2025). Half of the 930 jobs pay between $151,740 and $198,470. The 10th percentile is $127,490 and the 90th is $254,880.
Is San Jose a high-paying metro for Aerospace Engineers?
That is 35% above the U.S. median of $134,960 and 15% above the CA statewide median of $157,620. It ranks #2 of 43 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Aerospace Engineers the most in San Jose?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Archer Aviation ($192,477). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.