Difference From U.S. Median
+$4,570
BLS OEWS
Median Hourly Wage
$40.60
BLS OEWS
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
860
BLS OEWS
Median Pay Rank Among States
11th of 50
Tied rank, BLS OEWS
New Mexico ties Texas, its largest neighbor, for aircraft mechanic pay, and beats every other state it borders. The aircraft mechanic salary in New Mexico is $84,440 a year, or $40.60 an hour, $4,570 above the $79,870 national median, ranking the state 11th of 50 (tied).
Albuquerque anchors the state's aviation-maintenance jobs, with a location quotient of 1.09, the highest concentration of any New Mexico metro, across 390 positions. Bode Aviation, a certificated repair station based at Albuquerque International Sunport, is among the state's named maintenance, repair, and overhaul employers.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Mexico by Percentile
| Percentile | New Mexico | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,690 | $48,780 | +$910 |
| 25th percentile | $73,390 | $62,630 | +$10,760 |
| Median (50th) | $84,440 | $79,870 | +$4,570 |
| 75th percentile | $96,740 | $99,130 | -$2,390 |
| 90th percentile | $99,020 | $128,890 | -$29,870 |
| Mean (average) | $81,630 | $84,740 | -$3,110 |
Rank among states: 11th of 50 (tied). All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Mexico by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 390 | $78,730 | $37.85 | 1.09 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in New Mexico
| Occupation | Employed | New Mexico Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 860 | $84,440 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | $94,020 | $82,280 | |
| Transportation inspectors | 230 | $63,690 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | $66,460 | $82,890 |
New Mexico Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 920 | 1,010 | +9.4% | 80 |
| Avionics technicians | 10 | 10 | 0% | 0 |
New Mexico Matches Texas, Beats the Rest
New Mexico's $84,440 median exactly matches Texas, its largest bordering state. Colorado pays less, at $82,080, Arizona less still at $75,300, and Oklahoma least among neighbors at $74,390, putting New Mexico $2,360 to $10,050 ahead of them.
Albuquerque's Concentrated Aviation-Maintenance Jobs
Albuquerque's 390 aircraft mechanics carry a location quotient of 1.09, the highest concentration in the state, and earn a median of $78,730 a year, or $37.85 an hour. Bode Aviation, a repair station at Albuquerque International Sunport, is among the named employers supporting that job base, alongside New Mexico's two FAA Part 147 schools.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Mexico vs. Neighboring States
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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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