Aerospace Engineers - Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $99,000 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $47.59. The average wage in New Mexico is above the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $50.10 and most workers in this occupation earn between $30.71 and $59.79 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $99,000 | ||
| National Hourly | $47.59 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $63,887 | $104,208 | $124,369 |
| Statewide Hourly | $30.71 | $50.10 | $59.79 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $79,545 | $116,540 | $135,037 |
| Hourly | $38.24 | $56.03 | $64.92 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | $53,192 | $70,525 | $79,192 |
| Hourly | $25.57 | $33.91 | $38.07 |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $79,545 | $116,540 | $135,037 |
| Hourly | $38.24 | $56.03 | $64.92 |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Annual | $53,192 | $70,525 | $79,192 |
| Hourly | $25.57 | $33.91 | $38.07 |
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Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 610 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 8 percent and an estmated 660 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 5 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 610 | 660 | 0.78% | 5 |
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| Albuquerque | 500 | 540 | 0.66% | 3 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | 50 | 50 | 0.40% | 0 |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 500 | 540 | 0.66% | 3 |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | 50 | 50 | 0.77% | 0 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Aerospace Engineers usually need Bachelor's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 77% |
| Master's Degree | 14% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 8% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 1% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 0% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
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| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | |
| Master's Degree | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Engineer Aeronautical | New Mexico State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyor 2nd Floor 2550 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 547-4565 www.sblpes.state.nm.us/ | 2010 | 5 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | * |
| Educational Services | * |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 83.9% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 1.4% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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