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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
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National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +6%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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small occupation
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This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 58,800 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Average growth
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Aircraft are being redesigned for less noise pollution and better fuel efficiency, which should help sustain demand for aerospace engineers in research and development.
Technological advancements have reduced the cost of launching satellites. As space becomes more accessible, demand for aerospace engineers among businesses and government entities is expected to increase. In addition, continued interest in drones will help to drive employment growth for these engineers.
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Non Traditional Occupation
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This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2022.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (43.3%)
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS336000) (32.6%)
- Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (NAICS336400) (32.4%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (30.3%)
- Federal government (NAICS910000) (17.9%)
- Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (15.9%)
- Engineering services (NAICS541330) (15.2%)
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS334000) (10.5%)
- Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing (NAICS334500) (10%)
- Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (NAICS541710) (8.5%)
- Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (8.5%)
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