North Dakota · BLS OEWS, May 2025

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in North Dakota

Median $77,740 a year, $37.38 an hour; U.S. $79,870 (-$2,130, -2.7%).

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North Dakota Median Annual Wage

$77,740

U.S. median $79,870

  • School in North Dakota
  • School in a neighboring state

Schools shown on the North Dakota map

  • North Dakota State College of Science (Fargo)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (Thief River Falls, Minnesota)

Difference From U.S. Median

-$2,130

Median Hourly Wage

$37.38

Aircraft Mechanics Employed

200

Median Pay Rank Among States

26th of 50

Source: BLS OEWS

Only about 200 aircraft mechanics work in North Dakota, one of the smallest state workforces in this data at just 0.1% of the U.S. total. Even so, the aircraft mechanic salary in North Dakota holds close to the national line, a $77,740 median, or $37.38 an hour, against the $79,870 U.S. figure.

North Dakota has just one FAA Part 147 school preparing new mechanics, fewer than every neighboring state. Pay compares differently by neighbor too: Minnesota's median runs $4,240 higher, while South Dakota and Montana both pay less, by $1,990 and $13,570.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in North Dakota by Percentile

North Dakota Aircraft Mechanic Pay Range $77,740median/yr ($37.38/hr)
$52,100 $99,170
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. Source: BLS OEWS.
North Dakota vs. U.S. by Percentile
Percentile North Dakota United States Difference
10th percentile$52,100$48,780+$3,320
25th percentile$62,440$62,630-$190
Median (50th)$77,740$79,870-$2,130
75th percentile$87,210$99,130-$11,920
90th percentile$99,170$128,890-$29,720
Mean (average)$76,970$84,740-$7,770
BLS OEWS, SOC 49-3011

Rank among states: 26th of 50. All 50 states compared

Aviation Occupations in North Dakota
Occupation Employed North Dakota Median U.S. Median
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians200$77,740$79,870
Avionics technicians80$59,900$82,280
Transportation inspectors60$106,330$92,100
BLS OEWS

North Dakota Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034

North Dakota Projections, 2024 to 2034
Occupation 2024 Jobs 2034 Jobs Change Openings per Year
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians190200+7.5%20
Avionics technicians4040+8.6%0
Projections Central, 2024-2034. U.S. aircraft mechanic change: +4%

One School Serves the Whole State

North Dakota's single FAA Part 147 program means most prospective mechanics either travel out of state or train through military or on-the-job routes. That scarcity of training options tracks with the state's small workforce of about 200 mechanics, spread thin rather than clustered in one metro.

Avionics Pay Trails Aircraft Mechanic Pay

North Dakota's roughly 80 avionics technicians report a lower median of $59,900 a year, or $28.80 an hour, well below the $77,740 median for aircraft mechanics. Most avionics pay in the state falls between $43,310 and $91,570 a year.

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in North Dakota vs. Neighboring States

Median Annual Wage, Bordering States
Minnesota $81,980
North Dakota $77,740
South Dakota $75,750
Montana $64,170

BLS OEWS, SOC 49-3011

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Do Aircraft Mechanics Make in North Dakota?
Aircraft mechanics in North Dakota earn a median of $77,740 a year, or $37.38 an hour, per BLS OEWS data for May 2025, just under the $79,870 national median.

How Many Aircraft Mechanics Work in North Dakota?
About 200 aircraft mechanics work in North Dakota, just 0.1% of the U.S. total, one of the smallest state workforces tracked.

How Many Aviation Maintenance Schools Does North Dakota Have?
North Dakota has one FAA Part 147 school, fewer than any bordering state, according to our school research.

Does North Dakota Pay Aircraft Mechanics More Than Its Neighbors?
Minnesota pays $4,240 more than North Dakota's $77,740 median, while South Dakota and Montana both pay less, by $1,990 and $13,570.

What Do Avionics Technicians Earn in North Dakota?
Avionics technicians in North Dakota report a median of $59,900 a year, or $28.80 an hour, on a sample of about 80 workers, below the $77,740 aircraft mechanic median.

Sources

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What Aircraft Mechanics EarnBLS pay by percentile, state, metro area, and industry.Aviation Maintenance Schools in North DakotaFAA-approved programs in and near North Dakota, with cost and program length.Avionics Technician SalaryBLS pay for avionics technicians by state and metro area.

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