Difference From U.S. Median
-$260
Median Hourly Wage
$38.27
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
190
Median Pay Rank Among States
24th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
New Hampshire has one of the smallest aircraft mechanic workforces in the country: just 190 workers, 0.1% of the U.S. total, ranking 46th of 50 states by employment. Pay tells a different story. The aircraft mechanic salary in New Hampshire is $79,610 a year, or $38.27 an hour, just $260 below the $79,870 national median.
Even the lowest-paid tenth of New Hampshire's mechanics earns more than most: a 10th-percentile wage of $59,560 a year, well above the $48,780 national figure at that same point in the pay distribution. Massachusetts, next door, pays more, at $93,040, while Vermont and Maine pay less, at $76,370 and $67,890.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Hampshire by Percentile
| Percentile | New Hampshire | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,560 | $48,780 | +$10,780 |
| 25th percentile | $69,200 | $62,630 | +$6,570 |
| Median (50th) | $79,610 | $79,870 | -$260 |
| 75th percentile | $91,620 | $99,130 | -$7,510 |
| 90th percentile | $99,910 | $128,890 | -$28,980 |
| Mean (average) | $80,520 | $84,740 | -$4,220 |
Rank among states: 24th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Hampshire by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 1,220 | $93,280 | $44.84 | 0.51 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in New Hampshire
| Occupation | Employed | New Hampshire Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 190 | $79,610 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 30 | $86,830 | $82,280 |
New Hampshire Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 220 | 220 | +2.8% | 20 |
| Avionics technicians | 40 | 40 | +5.3% | 0 |
A Small Workforce With Strong Pay
New Hampshire's 190 aircraft mechanics make up just 0.1% of the U.S. total, ranking 46th of 50 states by employment. Yet pay runs close to the national figure, and the bottom of the pay distribution runs well ahead: New Hampshire's 10th-percentile wage of $59,560 a year beats the national 10th-percentile figure of $48,780 by a wide margin.
How New Hampshire Compares With Its Neighbors
Massachusetts, New Hampshire's southern neighbor, pays aircraft mechanics a median of $93,040 a year, $13,430 more. Vermont and Maine both pay less: $76,370 and $67,890, putting New Hampshire $3,240 and $11,720 ahead of them, respectively.
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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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