Engineering Middletown, DE Pop. 22,350

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Middletown, Delaware

The median aerospace engineer salary in Middletown, DE is $124,342 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 3% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$124,342
vs State Avg
$-3,807
vs National
$-2,538
Cost of Living
98%

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Middletown by Experience

In Middletown, an entry-level aerospace engineer earns around $78,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $181,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$78,400
$-1,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$125,440
$-2,560 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$181,300
$-3,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Middletown, DE

Percentile Middletown
10th Percentile $76,440
25th Percentile $98,000
Median (50th) $124,342
75th Percentile $156,800
90th Percentile $188,160

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$133,224
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$129,418
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$125,611
Pop. 21,000
Dover, DE
$121,805
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Aerospace Engineer in Middletown

Education

Most aerospace engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Middletown and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AerodynamicsCATIA/CADStructural AnalysisMATLABPropulsion SystemsFEA

Job Outlook

Nationally, aerospace engineer employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Middletown may vary based on local industry and population growth.