Difference From U.S. Median
+$25,500
Median Hourly Wage
$50.66
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,900
Median Pay Rank Among States
1st of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
New Jersey pays aircraft mechanics more than any other state. The aircraft mechanic salary in New Jersey is $105,370 a year, or $50.66 an hour, the highest state median in the country and $25,500 above the $79,870 national figure.
New Jersey also out-earns every state it borders. New York's median is $102,800, Delaware's $83,550, and Pennsylvania's $78,000, each below New Jersey's figure by $2,570 to $27,370. FedEx Express runs cargo sort and ramp facilities at Newark Liberty International Airport, where United Airlines also runs a widebody maintenance hangar.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Jersey by Percentile
| Percentile | New Jersey | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,760 | $48,780 | +$23,980 |
| 25th percentile | $82,670 | $62,630 | +$20,040 |
| Median (50th) | $105,370 | $79,870 | +$25,500 |
| 75th percentile | $130,960 | $99,130 | +$31,830 |
| 90th percentile | $133,790 | $128,890 | +$4,900 |
| Mean (average) | $110,880 | $84,740 | +$26,140 |
Rank among states: 1st of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Jersey by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 5,110 | $127,140 | $61.13 | 0.61 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,280 | $84,100 | $40.43 | 0.50 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA | 130 | $74,770 | $35.95 | 0.38 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in New Jersey
| Occupation | Employed | New Jersey Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,900 | $105,370 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 260 | $100,250 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 930 | $49,250 | $92,100 |
New Jersey Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,940 | 2,020 | +4% | 160 |
The Nation's Highest-Paying State
New Jersey's $105,370 median tops every state in the country, $25,500 above the national figure. The state also beats every neighbor: New York's median runs $2,570 lower, Delaware's $21,820 lower, and Pennsylvania's $27,370 lower. At the top of the pay distribution, New Jersey's 90th-percentile wage reaches $133,790 a year, above the $128,890 national figure at that same point.
Pay Across New Jersey's Three Metros
Pay varies sharply by metro. The New York City metro, which includes northern New Jersey job markets, reports a $127,140 median, while Philadelphia runs $84,100 and Allentown-Bethlehem $74,770, both anchored partly in Pennsylvania. Statewide, New Jersey's $105,370 median sits between those extremes.
Air Cargo Drives Newark's Maintenance Jobs
FedEx Express runs Newark Regional Hub sort and ramp operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, spanning roughly 2 million square feet of airport property. United Airlines also opened a 90,000-square-foot widebody maintenance hangar at Newark, underscoring the metro's role as a major air-cargo and airline-maintenance hub.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Jersey vs. Neighboring States
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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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