Difference From U.S. Median
-$15,850
Median Hourly Wage
$30.78
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
410
Median Pay Rank Among States
46th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Nebraska has just one FAA-certified aircraft maintenance school, and pay for the field runs well below the national figure. The aircraft mechanic salary in Nebraska is $64,020 a year, or $30.78 an hour, $15,850 below the $79,870 national median, ranking the state 46th of 50.
In the Omaha metro, Duncan Aviation runs a satellite avionics location at Eppley Airfield, part of a small aviation-maintenance job base with a location quotient of 0.3, well below the national average. Most Nebraska mechanics earn between $47,440 and $98,020 a year, the pay distribution BLS reports for the state.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Nebraska by Percentile
| Percentile | Nebraska | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,440 | $48,780 | -$1,340 |
| 25th percentile | $52,800 | $62,630 | -$9,830 |
| Median (50th) | $64,020 | $79,870 | -$15,850 |
| 75th percentile | $75,440 | $99,130 | -$23,690 |
| 90th percentile | $98,020 | $128,890 | -$30,870 |
| Mean (average) | $67,910 | $84,740 | -$16,830 |
Rank among states: 46th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Nebraska by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 130 | $67,350 | $32.38 | 0.30 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Nebraska
| Occupation | Employed | Nebraska Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 410 | $64,020 | $79,870 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 220 | $64,530 | $65,380 |
Nebraska Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 480 | 500 | +4.4% | 40 |
| Avionics technicians | 210 | 220 | +5.8% | 20 |
Duncan Aviation in the Omaha Metro
Omaha is home to Duncan Aviation's satellite avionics location at Eppley Airfield, one of Nebraska's few named aviation-maintenance employers. The metro's 130 aircraft mechanics earn a median of $67,350 a year, or $32.38 an hour, above the statewide figure, though the metro's location quotient of 0.3 shows the job is less concentrated there than nationally.
Nebraska's Neighbors Mostly Pay More
Nebraska borders six states, and five pay aircraft mechanics more. Colorado's median is $82,080, Kansas's $80,270, South Dakota's $75,750, Missouri's $71,470, and Iowa's $69,890, each ahead of Nebraska's $64,020. Only Wyoming, at $56,680, pays less, putting Nebraska $7,340 ahead of its western neighbor.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Nebraska vs. Neighboring States
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Nebraska
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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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