Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$82,890/yr
Typical range
$67,680 – $111,280
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians does
Support aerospace engineers by building, testing, and maintaining aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems. They work on assembly lines, test facilities, or launch operations ensuring vehicles meet safety and performance standards.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
- Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr
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