Difference From U.S. Median
-$9,150
Median Hourly Wage
$34.00
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
120
Median Pay Rank Among States
39th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
No state employs fewer aircraft mechanics than Rhode Island: about 120 jobs, just 0.1% of the U.S. total. The aircraft mechanic salary in Rhode Island trails the country too, a $70,720 median, or $34 an hour, against the $79,870 national figure.
Rhode Island also has no FAA Part 147 school of its own, the only state in this data without one. Both neighboring states pay more: Connecticut's median runs $26,110 higher and Massachusetts's $22,320 higher, making Rhode Island the lowest-paying corner of its region.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Rhode Island by Percentile
| Percentile | Rhode Island | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $48,780 | -$17,580 |
| 25th percentile | $49,740 | $62,630 | -$12,890 |
| Median (50th) | $70,720 | $79,870 | -$9,150 |
| 75th percentile | $87,820 | $99,130 | -$11,310 |
| 90th percentile | $96,530 | $128,890 | -$32,360 |
| Mean (average) | $70,790 | $84,740 | -$13,950 |
Rank among states: 39th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Rhode Island by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 130 | $70,720 | $34.00 | 0.20 |
Rhode Island Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 100 | 110 | +10% | 10 |
| Avionics technicians | 50 | 70 | +24.5% | 0 |
Providence Carries the State's Entire Tracked Workforce
Providence is Rhode Island's only metro tracked separately in the BLS survey, with about 130 aircraft mechanic jobs and a median matching the statewide figure of $70,720. Its location quotient of 0.2 puts the metro's share of the occupation below the national average.
A Military Depot Anchors Local Maintenance Work
The 143rd Airlift Wing's maintenance group, based at Quonset State Airport in North Kingstown, is the one named aviation maintenance employer in our research for Rhode Island. Job growth statewide is projected at 10% through 2034, well above the 4% national pace, though the small base means only about 10 jobs are added by 2034.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Rhode Island vs. Neighboring States
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Rhode Island
FAA-approved schools in Rhode Island: 0. Programs near Rhode Island
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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