Difference From U.S. Median
+$20,630
Median Hourly Wage
$48.32
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,070
Median Pay Rank Among States
3rd of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
The aircraft mechanic salary in Maryland ranks among the very best in the country: the statewide median is $100,500 a year, or $48.32 an hour, 3rd-highest of the 50 states and $20,630 above the U.S. median of $79,870 for the same BLS OEWS May 2025 release.
Maryland also out-earns every bordering state that reports a median for this occupation. The gap is widest against West Virginia, where the median is $45,470 a year, $55,030 below Maryland's figure.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Maryland by Percentile
| Percentile | Maryland | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,960 | $48,780 | +$17,180 |
| 25th percentile | $77,280 | $62,630 | +$14,650 |
| Median (50th) | $100,500 | $79,870 | +$20,630 |
| 75th percentile | $103,900 | $99,130 | +$4,770 |
| 90th percentile | $121,100 | $128,890 | -$7,790 |
| Mean (average) | $94,270 | $84,740 | +$9,530 |
Rank among states: 3rd of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Maryland by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, DC | 1,440 | $93,910 | $45.15 | 0.52 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,280 | $84,100 | $40.43 | 0.50 |
| Baltimore | 580 | $100,940 | $48.53 | 0.48 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Maryland
| Occupation | Employed | Maryland Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,070 | $100,500 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 160 | $97,490 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 250 | $100,700 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 200 | $91,820 | $82,890 |
Maryland Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,060 | 1,100 | +3.9% | 90 |
| Avionics technicians | 170 | 180 | +2.9% | 10 |
Maryland Ranks Near the Top Nationally
Maryland's statewide median for aircraft mechanics and service technicians is $100,500 a year, or $48.32 an hour, 3rd-highest of the 50 states. That figure sits $20,630 above the U.S. median of $79,870 for the same BLS OEWS May 2025 release. The 10th-percentile wage in Maryland is $65,960 a year, well above the $48,780 national figure.
Maryland Out-Earns Every Bordering State
Maryland tops Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, the four states it borders that report a median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians. The widest gap is with West Virginia, where the median of $45,470 a year trails Maryland's by $55,030. Southwest Airlines built a new Tech Ops Hangar East maintenance base at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, part of the state's aviation maintenance employment base.
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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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