Alaska · BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Alaska

Median $91,150 a year, $43.82 an hour; U.S. $79,870 (+$11,280, +14.1%).

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Alaska Median Annual Wage

$91,150

U.S. median $79,870

Anchorage
  • School in Alaska
  • Metro area

Schools shown on the Alaska map

  • University of Alaska Anchorage (Anchorage)
  • Yuut Elitnaurviat (Bethel)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (Fairbanks)

Difference From U.S. Median

+$11,280

Median Hourly Wage

$43.82

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

1,470

Median Pay Rank Among States

8th of 50

Source: BLS OEWS

Anchorage anchors Alaska's aircraft mechanic workforce, with a location quotient of 6.39 for its 1,010 mechanic jobs, the highest concentration in the state. The aircraft mechanic salary in Alaska reaches a median of $91,150 a year, or $43.82 an hour, per BLS OEWS data for May 2025, well above the $79,870 national median.

FedEx Express runs an aircraft maintenance hangar and its Anchorage Hub at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, one of the state's largest cargo maintenance operations. Alaska's median ranks 8th of 50 states, $11,280 above the U.S. median of $79,870.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Alaska by Percentile

Alaska Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $91,150median/yr ($43.82/hr)
$54,530 $122,880
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. Source: BLS OEWS.
Alaska vs. U.S. by Percentile
Percentile Alaska United States Difference
10th percentile$54,530$48,780+$5,750
25th percentile$77,620$62,630+$14,990
Median (50th)$91,150$79,870+$11,280
75th percentile$104,810$99,130+$5,680
90th percentile$122,880$128,890-$6,010
Mean (average)$89,990$84,740+$5,250
BLS OEWS, SOC 49-3011

Rank among states: 8th of 50. All 50 states compared

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Alaska by Metro Area

Alaska Metro Areas
Metro Area Employed Median Salary Hourly Median Location Quotient
Anchorage1,010$94,120$45.256.39
BLS OEWS metro estimates. Location quotient 1.00 = U.S. average concentration.
Aviation Occupations in Alaska
Occupation Employed Alaska Median U.S. Median
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians1,470$91,150$79,870
Avionics technicians50$94,810$82,280
Transportation inspectors170$123,120$92,100
Aerospace engineering and operations technicians40$105,780$82,890
BLS OEWS

Alaska Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034

Alaska Projections, 2024 to 2034
Occupation 2024 Jobs 2034 Jobs Change Openings per Year
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians1,5701,690+7.6%140
Avionics technicians7070+5.7%10
Projections Central, 2024-2034. U.S. aircraft mechanic change: +4%

Anchorage's Aircraft Mechanic Concentration

Anchorage employs 1,010 aircraft mechanics at a median of $94,120 a year, or $45.25 an hour, a location quotient of 6.39, the highest concentration anywhere in the state. FedEx Express maintains an aircraft maintenance hangar and its Anchorage Hub at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, while Northern Air Cargo runs its main maintenance base from the same airport.

How Alaska Ranks Among Nearby States

Alaska's $91,150 median ranks 8th of 50 states, $11,280 above the U.S. median of $79,870. Washington pays more, at $98,980, but Alaska outpaces Oregon's $82,850, Montana's $64,170, and Idaho's $61,250, a $29,900 gap, the widest with any nearby state.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Alaska vs. the Nearest States

Nearest states by distance: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana

Median Annual Wage, Nearest States

BLS OEWS, SOC 49-3011

Aviation Maintenance Schools in Alaska

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Do Aircraft Mechanics Make in Alaska?
Aircraft mechanics in Alaska earn a median of $91,150 a year, or $43.82 an hour, according to BLS OEWS data for May 2025. That's well above the national median of $79,870.

Which Alaska Metro Pays Aircraft Mechanics the Most?
Anchorage pays aircraft mechanics a median of $94,120 a year, backed by a location quotient of 6.39, the state's highest concentration of mechanic jobs, at 1,010.

What Is Alaska's National Rank for Aircraft Mechanic Pay?
Alaska's median aircraft mechanic pay ranks 8th of 50 states, $11,280 above the U.S. median of $79,870, according to BLS OEWS data for May 2025.

Which Employers Hire Aircraft Mechanics in Anchorage?
FedEx Express operates an aircraft maintenance hangar and its Anchorage Hub at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Northern Air Cargo also runs its main maintenance base from the same airport.

How Does Alaska's Aircraft Mechanic Pay Compare to Nearby States?
Alaska's median of $91,150 outpaces every nearby state except Washington's $98,980. Idaho pays the least among them, $61,250, a $29,900 gap behind Alaska.

Sources

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