Difference From U.S. Median
-$2,930
Median Hourly Wage
$36.99
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
14,850
Median Pay Rank Among States
28th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Florida employs more aircraft mechanics than nearly any other state, 14,850 workers, 10.8% of the U.S. total and the second-highest headcount of any state. The aircraft mechanic salary in Florida comes in at a median of $76,940 a year, or $36.99 an hour, per BLS OEWS data for May 2025, just under the national median of $79,870, or $38.40 an hour.
Florida also has more aviation maintenance training capacity than most states, with 19 FAA Part 147 schools. The least expensive, George Stone Technical College in Pensacola, charges $5,400 for its whole program at the Florida resident rate, equal to about 0.8 months of the state's median mechanic pay.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Florida by Percentile
| Percentile | Florida | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,500 | $48,780 | -$3,280 |
| 25th percentile | $59,660 | $62,630 | -$2,970 |
| Median (50th) | $76,940 | $79,870 | -$2,930 |
| 75th percentile | $97,430 | $99,130 | -$1,700 |
| 90th percentile | $130,190 | $128,890 | +$1,300 |
| Mean (average) | $79,880 | $84,740 | -$4,860 |
Rank among states: 28th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Florida by Metro Area
| Hourly Median | Location Quotient | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale | 6,460 | $78,260 | $37.62 | 2.58 |
| Orlando | 2,380 | $92,430 | $44.44 | 1.90 |
| Jacksonville | 1,440 | $67,200 | $32.31 | 2.12 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg | 1,050 | $71,510 | $34.38 | 0.82 |
| Melbourne-Palm Bay | 660 | $66,750 | $32.09 | 3.01 |
| Pensacola | 660 | $63,580 | $30.57 | 3.91 |
| Sarasota-Bradenton | 140 | $76,730 | $36.89 | 0.45 |
| Fort Myers-Cape Coral | 140 | $65,870 | $31.67 | 0.51 |
| Daytona Beach | 130 | $61,980 | $29.80 | 0.69 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | 110 | $61,020 | $29.34 | 0.49 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Florida
| Occupation | Employed | Florida Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 14,850 | $76,940 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 2,400 | $83,800 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 1,630 | $101,470 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 770 | $78,560 | $82,890 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 1,280 | $64,580 | $65,380 |
Florida Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 14,180 | 16,290 | +14.9% | 1,370 |
| Avionics technicians | 2,160 | 2,530 | +17.2% | 210 |
Pay Across Florida's Metro Areas
Orlando pays the state's highest metro median, $92,430 a year, home to United Airlines' Technical Operations campus. Miami-Fort Lauderdale follows at $78,260, then Tampa-St. Petersburg at $71,510 and Jacksonville at $67,200. Pensacola trails at $63,580, despite a location quotient of 3.91, the state's tightest concentration of the job.
Training Costs Versus Pay
George Stone Technical College in Pensacola charges $5,400 for its whole program at the Florida resident rate, the lowest of the state's 19 schools, equal to about 0.8 months of the state median wage. Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrna Beach charges $36,995, the highest published price in Florida.
Job Growth Through 2034
Projections Central expects Florida's aircraft mechanic jobs to grow 14.9%, from 14,180 to 16,290, between 2024 and 2034, well above the 4% national pace, with about 1,370 openings a year. Avionics technician jobs are projected to grow faster still, 17.2%, from 2,160 to 2,530.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Florida vs. Neighboring States
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Florida
FAA-approved schools in Florida: 19. Compare Florida 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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