National Medians
Aviation Maintenance Salaries by Role
U.S. median, aircraft mechanics and service technicians
$79,870
Aircraft Mechanic Salary
Percentiles, all 50 states, top metros, industries, and the 2024 to 2034 outlook.
U.S. median, avionics technicians
$82,280
Avionics Technician Salary
Pay by state and metro, compared with aircraft mechanics at every percentile.
Median, aircraft mechanics at scheduled airlines
$98,300
Airline Mechanic Salary
Airline pay versus repair stations, cargo, manufacturing, and government.
Median annual wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025, national estimates
All States With BLS Data
Aircraft Mechanic Pay by State
New Jersey has the highest median ($105,370) and West Virginia the lowest ($45,470). Select a state for its percentiles, metro areas, and projections.
- Alabama $82,260
- Alaska $91,150
- Arizona $75,300
- Arkansas $65,420
- California $86,100
- Colorado $82,080
- Connecticut $96,830
- Delaware $83,550
- Florida $76,940
- Georgia $75,640
- Hawaii $90,830
- Idaho $61,250
- Illinois $81,680
- Indiana $63,400
- Iowa $69,890
- Kansas $80,270
- Kentucky $67,920
- Louisiana $79,780
- Maine $67,890
- Maryland $100,500
- Massachusetts $93,040
- Michigan $74,900
- Minnesota $81,980
- Mississippi $74,880
- Missouri $71,470
- Montana $64,170
- Nebraska $64,020
- Nevada $94,890
- New Hampshire $79,610
- New Jersey $105,370
- New Mexico $84,440
- New York $102,800
- North Carolina $76,980
- North Dakota $77,740
- Ohio $80,570
- Oklahoma $74,390
- Oregon $82,850
- Pennsylvania $78,000
- Rhode Island $70,720
- South Carolina $75,160
- South Dakota $75,750
- Tennessee $81,040
- Texas $84,440
- Utah $70,160
- Vermont $76,370
- Virginia $82,200
- Washington $98,980
- West Virginia $45,470
- Wisconsin $73,930
- Wyoming $56,680
BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage, SOC 49-3011
Five BLS Occupations
Aircraft Mechanic Pay Compared With Related Jobs
These five BLS occupations share hangars, tools, or career paths with aircraft mechanics. The aircraft mechanic salary page explains how they differ.
| Occupation | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 138,090 | $79,870 | $38.40 |
| Avionics technicians | 18,830 | $82,280 | $39.56 |
| Transportation inspectors | 24,500 | $92,100 | $44.28 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 11,280 | $82,890 | $39.85 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 34,020 | $65,380 | $31.43 |
Sources
All sources retrieved .
Figures exclude overtime pay and self-employed workers. See our data methodology for how every figure is selected and checked, or compare training options in the aviation maintenance school directory.