Difference From U.S. Median
-$4,570
Median Hourly Wage
$36.20
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
5,670
Median Pay Rank Among States
32nd of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Arizona's aircraft mechanic workforce is growing fast: Projections Central expects jobs to climb 19.6%, from 4,470 to 5,350, by 2034, nearly five times the 4% national rate. The aircraft mechanic salary in Arizona sits at a median of $75,300 a year, or $36.20 an hour, per BLS OEWS data for May 2025, below the $79,870 national median.
Arizona already employs 5,670 aircraft mechanics, 4.1% of the U.S. total and the 6th-highest headcount of any state. Tucson carries the heaviest concentration, with a location quotient of 4.02 across 1,390 jobs, while Phoenix employs far more mechanics overall, at 3,810.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Arizona by Percentile
| Percentile | Arizona | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,290 | $48,780 | -$490 |
| 25th percentile | $60,370 | $62,630 | -$2,260 |
| Median (50th) | $75,300 | $79,870 | -$4,570 |
| 75th percentile | $86,990 | $99,130 | -$12,140 |
| 90th percentile | $121,480 | $128,890 | -$7,410 |
| Mean (average) | $76,810 | $84,740 | -$7,930 |
Rank among states: 32nd of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Arizona by Metro Area
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Arizona
| Occupation | Employed | Arizona Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 5,670 | $75,300 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 600 | $79,770 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 830 | $62,250 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 380 | $75,230 | $82,890 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 1,210 | $73,930 | $65,380 |
Arizona Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 4,470 | 5,350 | +19.6% | 460 |
| Avionics technicians | 410 | 510 | +24.6% | 40 |
Arizona's Aircraft Mechanic Job Growth
Projections Central expects Arizona's aircraft mechanic jobs to grow 19.6%, from 4,470 to 5,350, over 2024-2034, compared with 4% nationally. That works out to about 460 openings a year. Arizona already employs 5,670 aircraft mechanics, 4.1% of the U.S. total, the 6th-highest headcount of any state.
Metro Pay: Phoenix vs. Tucson
Phoenix employs 3,810 aircraft mechanics at a median of $76,610 a year, or $36.83 an hour, home to Honeywell Aerospace's headquarters and Luke Air Force Base's 56th Maintenance Group. Tucson employs 1,390 mechanics at $73,340 a year, or $35.26 an hour, with a location quotient of 4.02, the state's highest concentration.
Training Cost vs. Aircraft Mechanic Pay
Western Maricopa Education Center in Glendale charges $26,952.50 for its full Airframe and Powerplant program, about 4.3 months of Arizona's $75,300 median mechanic pay. Arizona has 4 FAA Part 147 schools in all.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Arizona vs. Neighboring States
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Arizona
FAA-approved schools in Arizona: 4. Compare Arizona programs
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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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