Difference From U.S. Median
-$8,400
Median Hourly Wage
$34.36
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,700
Median Pay Rank Among States
38th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Boeing is building a new aircraft assembly and flight-test facility at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, expected to employ about 150 mechanics, engineers and support staff. It's one sign of Missouri's manufacturing-heavy aviation employer base, in a state where the aircraft mechanic salary in Missouri runs below the national figure: a median of $71,470 a year, or $34.36 an hour, against $79,870 nationally.
Most Missouri mechanics earn between $45,620 and $97,160 a year, the pay distribution BLS reports for the state, which ranks 38th of 50 by median pay, $8,400 behind the national figure. Kansas City's median mechanic pay is $71,080; St. Louis runs higher, at $77,600.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Missouri by Percentile
| Percentile | Missouri | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,620 | $48,780 | -$3,160 |
| 25th percentile | $59,900 | $62,630 | -$2,730 |
| Median (50th) | $71,470 | $79,870 | -$8,400 |
| 75th percentile | $81,110 | $99,130 | -$18,020 |
| 90th percentile | $97,160 | $128,890 | -$31,730 |
| Mean (average) | $70,700 | $84,740 | -$14,040 |
Rank among states: 38th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Missouri by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 890 | $77,600 | $37.31 | 0.75 |
| Kansas City | 530 | $71,080 | $34.18 | 0.54 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Missouri
| Occupation | Employed | Missouri Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,700 | $71,470 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 90 | $71,520 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 380 | $64,690 | $92,100 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 460 | $58,600 | $65,380 |
Missouri Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,520 | 1,580 | +3.9% | 120 |
| Avionics technicians | 70 | 70 | +2.8% | 10 |
Boeing Adds a Manufacturing Presence in St. Louis
Boeing is developing an aircraft assembly, flight-test, and maintenance facility on leased land at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, expected to initially employ about 150 mechanics, engineers, and support staff. Kansas City's aviation employer base includes Aviation Technical Services, whose 418,000-square-foot MRO hangar handles airframe work at Kansas City International Airport, and Garmin's avionics manufacturing operations nearby.
Pay Across Missouri's Two Major Metros
St. Louis mechanics earn a median of $77,600 a year, or $37.31 an hour, in a metro of 2,811,927 people. Kansas City pays less, at $71,080 a year, or $34.18 an hour, though its 530 mechanics sit closer to the metro's overall job mix, per a location quotient of 0.54 versus St. Louis's 0.75.
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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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