Difference From U.S. Median
-$18,620
Median Hourly Wage
$29.45
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
600
Median Pay Rank Among States
48th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
The aircraft mechanic salary in Idaho ranks near the bottom nationally, 48th of 50 states, at a median of $61,250 a year, or $29.45 an hour, per BLS OEWS data for May 2025. That's $18,620 below the national median of $79,870, or $38.40 an hour.
Growth tells a different story. Projections Central expects Idaho's aircraft mechanic jobs to expand 28.6% through 2034, from 570 to 730 positions, more than six times the 4% national pace, with about 60 openings a year.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Idaho by Percentile
| Percentile | Idaho | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,840 | $48,780 | -$3,940 |
| 25th percentile | $48,810 | $62,630 | -$13,820 |
| Median (50th) | $61,250 | $79,870 | -$18,620 |
| 75th percentile | $81,830 | $99,130 | -$17,300 |
| 90th percentile | $98,260 | $128,890 | -$30,630 |
| Mean (average) | $67,600 | $84,740 | -$17,140 |
Rank among states: 48th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Idaho by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | 350 | $62,190 | $29.90 | 0.99 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Idaho
| Occupation | Employed | Idaho Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 600 | $61,250 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 80 | $80,620 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 170 | $54,330 | $92,100 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 40 | $50,100 | $65,380 |
Idaho Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 570 | 730 | +28.6% | 60 |
| Avionics technicians | 80 | 100 | +27.6% | 10 |
Fast Growth From a Small Base
Projections Central expects Idaho's aircraft mechanic jobs to grow 28.6% through 2034, the second-fastest rate among the 50 states after Wyoming, from 570 to 730 positions, against a 4% national pace, with about 60 openings a year. Avionics technician jobs are projected to grow nearly as fast, 27.6%, from 80 to 100.
Pay Trails Every Neighbor but One
Idaho's $61,250 median lags well behind Washington's $98,980, a gap of $37,730, the widest of any bordering state. Oregon pays $82,850, Utah $70,160, and Montana $64,170, all above Idaho. Only Wyoming, at $56,680, pays less, putting Idaho $4,570 ahead of that single neighbor.
SkyWest Airlines' Boise Hangar
SkyWest Airlines operates a 135,000-square-foot aircraft maintenance hangar at Boise Airport, on a 14-acre site. Boise accounts for 350 of Idaho's 600 aircraft mechanic jobs, with a location quotient of 0.99 for the occupation.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Idaho 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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