Difference From U.S. Median
+$3,680
Median Hourly Wage
$40.17
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
240
Median Pay Rank Among States
13th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Delaware has one of the smallest aircraft mechanic workforces in the country, just 240 jobs, 0.2% of the U.S. total and the 44th-largest headcount of any state. The aircraft mechanic salary in Delaware still reaches a median of $83,550 a year, or $40.17 an hour, per BLS OEWS data for May 2025, above the $79,870 national median.
That pay ranks 13th of 50 states, $3,680 above the U.S. median. Delaware has just 1 FAA Part 147 school, and nearby Philadelphia, across the state line in Pennsylvania, employs far more mechanics, 1,280, at a median of $84,100.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Delaware by Percentile
| Percentile | Delaware | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,280 | $48,780 | +$14,500 |
| 25th percentile | $74,610 | $62,630 | +$11,980 |
| Median (50th) | $83,550 | $79,870 | +$3,680 |
| 75th percentile | $99,900 | $99,130 | +$770 |
| 90th percentile | $116,370 | $128,890 | -$12,520 |
| Mean (average) | $88,450 | $84,740 | +$3,710 |
Rank among states: 13th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Delaware by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,280 | $84,100 | $40.43 | 0.50 |
Delaware Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 290 | 310 | +4.1% | 20 |
Delaware's Small Aircraft Mechanic Workforce
Delaware employs just 240 aircraft mechanics, 0.2% of the U.S. total and the 44th-largest headcount of any state. The state has 1 FAA Part 147 school. Nearby Philadelphia, across the state line in Pennsylvania, employs far more mechanics, 1,280, at a median of $84,100 a year.
How Delaware Compares to Its Neighbors
New Jersey pays aircraft mechanics the most among Delaware's neighbors, a median of $105,370 a year, a $21,820 gap. Maryland follows at $100,500, a $16,950 gap. Pennsylvania pays less than Delaware, at $78,000, putting Delaware's $83,550 median $5,550 ahead.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Delaware 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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