Difference From U.S. Median
+$2,390
Median Hourly Wage
$39.55
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
4,310
Median Pay Rank Among States
15th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Mobile carries the heaviest concentration of aircraft mechanic work anywhere in Alabama, with a location quotient of 5.47 for its 840 mechanic jobs. The aircraft mechanic salary in Alabama runs to a median of $82,260 a year, or $39.55 an hour, per BLS OEWS data for May 2025, above the $79,870 national median, or $38.40 an hour.
Alabama also outpaces every bordering state with published BLS wage data. Tennessee comes closest at $81,040 a year, a $1,220 gap behind Alabama's median, while Mississippi trails furthest at $74,880, a $7,380 gap.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Alabama by Percentile
| Percentile | Alabama | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,350 | $48,780 | -$430 |
| 25th percentile | $67,190 | $62,630 | +$4,560 |
| Median (50th) | $82,260 | $79,870 | +$2,390 |
| 75th percentile | $94,970 | $99,130 | -$4,160 |
| 90th percentile | $98,440 | $128,890 | -$30,450 |
| Mean (average) | $79,500 | $84,740 | -$5,240 |
Rank among states: 15th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Alabama by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 840 | $82,260 | $39.55 | 5.47 |
| Birmingham | 380 | $61,040 | $29.35 | 0.82 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Alabama
| Occupation | Employed | Alabama Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 4,310 | $82,260 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 910 | $95,920 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 670 | $108,140 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 140 | $62,130 | $82,890 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 950 | $58,990 | $65,380 |
Alabama Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 4,640 | 5,210 | +12.2% | 430 |
| Avionics technicians | 1,190 | 1,430 | +20% | 120 |
Pay by Metro: Mobile vs. Birmingham
Mobile employs 840 aircraft mechanics at a median of $82,260 a year, or $39.55 an hour, the state's highest concentration at a location quotient of 5.47. Birmingham employs 380 mechanics at a lower median of $61,040 a year, or $29.35 an hour, with a location quotient of 0.82.
How Alabama Compares to Its Neighbors
Tennessee pays the closest to Alabama among bordering states, at $81,040 a year, a $1,220 gap. Florida follows at $76,940, then Georgia at $75,640. Mississippi trails furthest at $74,880, a $7,380 gap behind Alabama's median.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Alabama vs. Neighboring States
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: national, state, metropolitan area, and industry estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
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