Difference From U.S. Median
+$22,930
Median Hourly Wage
$49.42
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
4,300
Median Pay Rank Among States
2nd of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
New York's aircraft mechanics rank second nationally for pay, with BLS OEWS placing the state's median at $102,800 a year, or $49.42 an hour, for May 2025. Nationally, the aircraft mechanic salary in New York runs $22,930 above the $79,870 U.S. median, one of the widest premiums of any state on the list.
That statewide advantage traces largely to New York City, whose $127,140 metro median sits $24,340 above the state figure. Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester report medians from $72,490 to $80,040, while Poughkeepsie-Newburgh's $87,280 median comes closest to matching the city's pull.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New York by Percentile
| Percentile | New York | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,380 | $48,780 | +$14,600 |
| 25th percentile | $78,380 | $62,630 | +$15,750 |
| Median (50th) | $102,800 | $79,870 | +$22,930 |
| Mean (average) | $137,860 | $84,740 | +$53,120 |
Rank among states: 2nd of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New York by Metro Area
| Hourly Median | Location Quotient | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5,110 | $127,140 | $61.13 | 0.61 |
| Albany | 120 | $72,490 | $34.85 | 0.31 |
| Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | 120 | $87,280 | $41.96 | 0.50 |
| Rochester | 90 | $79,200 | $38.08 | 0.21 |
| Buffalo | 80 | $80,040 | $38.48 | 0.16 |
| Syracuse | 50 | $75,360 | $36.23 | 0.20 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in New York
| Occupation | Employed | New York Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 4,300 | $102,800 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 130 | $83,150 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 3,720 | $93,420 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 330 | $64,480 | $82,890 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 280 | $49,620 | $65,380 |
New York Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 2,440 | 2,540 | +4.2% | 200 |
Metro Pay Splits Sharply Across New York
New York City's $127,140 median leads every tracked metro in the state, aided by a base of 5,110 aircraft mechanic jobs, the largest concentration by employment even though its location quotient of 0.61 sits below the national average share. Poughkeepsie-Newburgh's smaller workforce of about 120 mechanics still posts an $87,280 median, the second-highest in the state.
Buffalo and Rochester trail at $80,040 and $79,200 a year, while Albany and Syracuse round out the list at $72,490 and $75,360. The full band runs from Syracuse's $75,360 up through New York City's $127,140.
Aerospace Manufacturers Cluster Around Buffalo
Buffalo hosts two of the state's largest aerospace manufacturers: Moog Inc., headquartered in Elma with about 13,500 employees company-wide, and Astronics Corporation in East Aurora, which reported $862 million in revenue in 2025 on a workforce of about 2,700. Buffalo's own aircraft mechanic median runs $80,040 a year, or $38.48 an hour, well below the statewide figure of $102,800.
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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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