Difference From U.S. Median
-$4,970
Median Hourly Wage
$36.01
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
3,380
Median Pay Rank Among States
34th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
The aircraft mechanic salary in Michigan comes with a workforce that's barely growing: Projections Central expects jobs for aircraft mechanics and service technicians to rise just 0.5%, from 2,900 to 2,910, over 2024-2034, far below the 4% national rate, with about 220 openings a year. Statewide, the median wage for the occupation is $74,900 a year, or $36.01 an hour, below the $79,870 U.S. median.
Delta TechOps runs a line and hangar maintenance base at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, one of the largest aviation maintenance operations in the state. Michigan already employs 3,380 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, 2.4% of the U.S. total and the 12th-largest workforce among the 50 states.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Michigan by Percentile
| Percentile | Michigan | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,180 | $48,780 | -$600 |
| 25th percentile | $59,990 | $62,630 | -$2,640 |
| Median (50th) | $74,900 | $79,870 | -$4,970 |
| 75th percentile | $82,230 | $99,130 | -$16,900 |
| 90th percentile | $118,100 | $128,890 | -$10,790 |
| Mean (average) | $76,090 | $84,740 | -$8,650 |
Rank among states: 34th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Michigan by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 1,550 | $75,940 | $36.51 | 0.92 |
| Grand Rapids | 110 | $75,550 | $36.32 | 0.22 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Michigan
| Occupation | Employed | Michigan Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 3,380 | $74,900 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 300 | $58,280 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 540 | $35,890 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 70 | $69,840 | $82,890 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 360 | $47,230 | $65,380 |
Michigan Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 2,900 | 2,910 | +0.5% | 220 |
| Avionics technicians | 330 | 340 | +0.9% | 20 |
A Slow-Growing Workforce Through 2034
Projections Central expects Michigan's aircraft mechanic and service technician jobs to grow just 0.5%, from 2,900 to 2,910, over 2024-2034, well behind the 4% national rate. Despite the slow growth, the state still expects about 220 openings a year as workers retire or move on. The statewide median wage for the occupation is $74,900 a year, or $36.01 an hour.
Delta TechOps Anchors Detroit's Maintenance Work
Delta TechOps operates a line and hangar maintenance base at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, part of a state workforce of 3,380 aircraft mechanics and service technicians, 2.4% of the U.S. total. That makes Michigan the 12th-largest state by employment in the occupation, even though its median wage of $74,900 a year trails the $79,870 national figure.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Michigan vs. Neighboring States
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Michigan
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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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