Engineering Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median aerospace engineer salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $109,117 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$109,117
vs State Avg
$-7,613
vs National
$-17,763
Cost of Living
86%

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level aerospace engineer earns around $68,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $159,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$68,800
$-11,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$110,080
$-17,920 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$159,100
$-25,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $67,080
25th Percentile $86,000
Median (50th) $109,117
75th Percentile $137,600
90th Percentile $165,120

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$124,342
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$124,342
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$120,536
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$111,654
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Aerospace Engineer in Winston-Salem

Education

Most aerospace engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.