Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician earns a median of $82,890 a year ($39.85 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $91,310. About 11,280 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $82,890
- Gross pay
- $3,188.08
- Federal income tax
- −$361.76
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$197.66
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$46.23
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,582.43
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $82,890
- Federal
- $9,406
- FICA
- $6,341
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $67,143
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 17-3021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $39.85; the average is $43.90.
What is the salary range for an aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $59,050 and the top 10% earn over $125,160 a year.
How much is $82,890 after taxes?
About $67,143 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $62,602 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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