Difference From U.S. Median
+$16,960
Median Hourly Wage
$46.55
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,430
Median Pay Rank Among States
5th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Connecticut's aircraft mechanic pay ranks near the top nationally, 5th of 50 states, $16,960 above the U.S. median. The aircraft mechanic salary in Connecticut reaches a median of $96,830 a year, or $46.55 an hour, per BLS OEWS data for May 2025, well above the $79,870 national median.
Pratt & Whitney anchors that pay, with its headquarters, engine testing operations, and manufacturing campus in East Hartford, covering nearly 1,000 acres. Barnes Aerospace also runs OEM and MRO facilities nearby, in Windsor and East Granby.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Connecticut by Percentile
| Percentile | Connecticut | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,390 | $48,780 | +$11,610 |
| 25th percentile | $78,010 | $62,630 | +$15,380 |
| Median (50th) | $96,830 | $79,870 | +$16,960 |
| 75th percentile | $118,710 | $99,130 | +$19,580 |
| 90th percentile | $127,050 | $128,890 | -$1,840 |
| Mean (average) | $96,200 | $84,740 | +$11,460 |
Rank among states: 5th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Connecticut by Metro Area
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Connecticut
| Occupation | Employed | Connecticut Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,430 | $96,830 | $79,870 |
| Transportation inspectors | 330 | $91,520 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 70 | $79,410 | $82,890 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 500 | $78,630 | $65,380 |
Connecticut Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,300 | 1,420 | +10% | 120 |
| Avionics technicians | 480 | 570 | +18.9% | 50 |
Connecticut's National Rank for Aircraft Mechanic Pay
Connecticut's $96,830 median ranks 5th of 50 states, $16,960 above the U.S. median of $79,870. Only New York pays more among its neighbors, at $102,800. Connecticut's median outpaces Massachusetts's $93,040 and Rhode Island's $70,720, a $26,110 gap, the widest with any bordering state.
Pratt & Whitney and Connecticut's Manufacturers
Pratt & Whitney's headquarters, engine testing operations, and manufacturing campus in East Hartford cover nearly 1,000 acres. Barnes Aerospace runs its headquarters in Windsor plus OEM and MRO facilities in East Granby. Hartford, home to both, pays a metro median of $87,730 a year.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Connecticut vs. Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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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