Aerospace Engineering Salaries in San Francisco, CA

What is

Aerospace Engineering

?

Aerospace Engineering involves designing, developing, and testing aircraft and spacecraft. Engineers in this field focus on improving flight safety, fuel efficiency, and overall performance. Their work is critical for advancements in aviation and space exploration.


Aerospace engineers conduct research and development, perform simulations and tests, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Common titles in 
Aerospace Engineering
  • Senior Engineer
  • Architect
Salary range for 
Aerospace Engineering
 (
P3
)
 in 
San Francisco, CA
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Decoding job levels: What is a 

P3

?

Pave’s job levels are denoted by their track (P for Professional, M for Management) and their hierarchical level, as denoted by a number. The higher the number, the more senior the role. There are 10 individual levels, broken down as:

Management: M3, M4, M5 & M6
Professional:
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 & P6

For a full explanation of Pave’s approach to levels visit our FAQ.

Salary comparison for 
Aerospace Engineering
 (
P3
)
 by city

Want to compare salaries across different cities? Here are the average salaries for Aerospace Engineering in major metros across the United States. Ready to view additional percentiles or Aerospace Engineering levels?

San Francisco, CA
$
136700
$
153000
$
169791
P10
91520
P25
136700
P40
145800
P50
153000
P60
160000
P75
169791
P90
184782
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