Difference From U.S. Median
+$2,980
Median Hourly Wage
$39.83
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
1,080
Median Pay Rank Among States
14th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
The top tenth of Oregon's aircraft mechanics earn $135,770 a year or more, well above the $128,890 national ninetieth-percentile figure. The aircraft mechanic salary in Oregon overall runs higher too, a $82,850 median, or $39.83 an hour, against the $79,870 U.S. median.
Helicopter maintenance is a notable niche in the state: Hillsboro Aviation and Columbia Helicopters both operate out of the Portland area. Oregon's aircraft mechanics otherwise range from $59,330 to $135,770 a year on the BLS survey, a spread shaped by employer and specialty.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Oregon by Percentile
| Percentile | Oregon | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,330 | $48,780 | +$10,550 |
| 25th percentile | $66,530 | $62,630 | +$3,900 |
| Median (50th) | $82,850 | $79,870 | +$2,980 |
| 75th percentile | $97,740 | $99,130 | -$1,390 |
| 90th percentile | $135,770 | $128,890 | +$6,880 |
| Mean (average) | $86,840 | $84,740 | +$2,100 |
Rank among states: 14th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Oregon by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 610 | $83,760 | $40.27 | 0.56 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Oregon
| Occupation | Employed | Oregon Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,080 | $82,850 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 140 | $83,830 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 250 | $78,110 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 120 | $81,100 | $82,890 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 560 | $58,050 | $65,380 |
Oregon Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 1,040 | 1,170 | +11.6% | 100 |
| Avionics technicians | 150 | 170 | +10.4% | 10 |
Helicopter Maintenance Clusters Around Portland
Hillsboro Aviation runs an FAA Part 145 repair station and service center at Hillsboro Airport, while Columbia Helicopters also maintains a presence in the Portland area. Portland itself, Oregon's only metro tracked separately, posts an $83,760 median for aircraft mechanics, or $40.27 an hour, on a base of about 610 jobs.
Every Bordering State but Idaho Pays More
Washington's median runs $16,130 above Oregon's, the widest gap with any neighbor, and Nevada and California both pay more too, by $12,040 and $3,250. Idaho is the exception, trailing Oregon by $21,600.
Training Runs Three to Five Months of Pay
Lane Community College, in Eugene, prices its full program at $23,318, about 3.4 months of Oregon's median mechanic pay. Hillsboro Aero Academy charges more, $29,500 for its total program, reflecting its focus near the state's helicopter operators.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Oregon vs. Neighboring States
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Oregon
FAA-approved schools in Oregon: 4. Compare Oregon programs
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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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