Engineering Springfield, MO Pop. 169,176

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Springfield, Missouri

The median aerospace engineer salary in Springfield, MO is $104,042 per year, which is 18% below the national median and 6.8% below the Missouri state average.

City Median
$104,042
vs State Avg
$-7,612
vs National
$-22,838
Cost of Living
82%

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level aerospace engineer earns around $65,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $151,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$65,600
$-14,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$104,960
$-23,040 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$151,700
$-33,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, MO

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $63,960
25th Percentile $82,000
Median (50th) $104,042
75th Percentile $131,200
90th Percentile $157,440

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Other Missouri Cities

Kansas City, MO
$116,730
Pop. 508,090
Saint Louis, MO
$114,192
Pop. 301,578
Columbia, MO
$111,654
Pop. 126,254
Independence, MO
$107,848
Pop. 123,011

How to Become a Aerospace Engineer in Springfield

Education

Most aerospace engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Springfield and the surrounding Missouri 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 Springfield may vary based on local industry and population growth.