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Job outlook for ground systems engineers in the United States
Are ground systems engineer jobs in demand?
Yes, ground systems engineer jobs are in demand. Ground systems engineer demand is projected to grow 21% from 2018 to 2028.
Ground systems engineer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of ground systems engineer jobs and the average ground systems engineer salary over time.
Ground systems engineer jobs over time
Ground systems engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 145 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 226 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 779 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 759 | 0.00% |
Average ground systems engineer salary over time
Ground systems engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $103,258 | $49.64 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $99,856 | $48.01 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $97,595 | $46.92 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $95,466 | $45.90 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $94,809 | $45.58 | +1.2% |
Ground systems engineer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of ground systems engineer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where ground systems engineers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for ground systems engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 471 | 68% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,710 | 32% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,801 | 30% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,275 | 23% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 124 | 20% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 251 | 19% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 182 | 19% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,368 | 18% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 131 | 18% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 103 | 18% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,157 | 17% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 345 | 17% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 651 | 16% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 165 | 16% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 118 | 16% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 859 | 15% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 473 | 15% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 285 | 15% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 127 | 15% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,010 | 14% |
Most common cities for ground systems engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suitland | 1 | 4% | $94,434 |
| 2 | Redondo Beach | 2 | 3% | $111,157 |
| 3 | Springfield | 1 | 3% | $98,804 |
| 4 | Hawthorne | 2 | 2% | $111,384 |
| 5 | Broomfield | 1 | 2% | $91,702 |
| 6 | Littleton | 1 | 2% | $91,611 |
| 7 | Novi | 1 | 2% | $90,170 |
| 8 | Aurora | 4 | 1% | $91,538 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs | 3 | 1% | $91,376 |
| 10 | Pasadena | 1 | 1% | $112,039 |
| 11 | Albuquerque | 2 | 0% | $82,320 |
| 12 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $79,703 |
Ground Systems Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to ground systems engineer professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the ground systems engineer job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the ground systems engineer industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of ground systems engineer experts
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Anthony Barrese
Stevens Institute of Technology
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What general advice would you give to a Ground Systems Engineer?
Anthony Barrese: Pursue opportunities to broaden your experience across systems engineering, development, integration and test, field sales support and professional services positions. Generalist experience becomes invaluable with career advancement. Running a team is much more feasible for leaders who understand the process behind the work their reports deliver.
Ground systems engineer jobs
Updated July 24, 2024