The average salary for a aircraft mechanics and service technician in the United States is $76,260, but the range typically falls between $59,190 and $88,350. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.66, with a range between $28.46 and $42.48.
There are approximately 137,630 people employed as a aircraft mechanics and service technician in the United States. With Texas, Florida, California employing the highest number of aircraft mechanics and service technicians.The state with the best pay for a aircraft mechanics and service technician is Nevada, with an average annual salary of $89,120, while New Mexico has the lowest average annual salary of $50,430.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $45,760 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,190 | $28.46 |
| Median | $75,020 | $36.07 |
| 75th Percentile | $88,350 | $42.48 |
| 90th Percentile | $114,750 | $55.17 |
The salary of a aircraft mechanics and service technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a aircraft mechanics and service technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for aircraft mechanics and service technicians are Nevada, Maryland, Alabama, New York, Tennessee while the worst states are New Mexico, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Indiana, South Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,630 | $74,890 | $85,410 |
| Alaska | $58,360 | $80,820 | $103,070 |
| Arizona | $45,590 | $74,530 | $126,970 |
| Arkansas | $37,850 | $56,490 | $72,590 |
| California | $53,710 | $81,730 | $111,520 |
| Colorado | $47,930 | $78,000 | $119,730 |
| Connecticut | $45,760 | $77,240 | $108,250 |
| Delaware | $65,540 | $83,120 | $97,530 |
| Florida | $39,780 | $70,290 | $111,160 |
| Georgia | $48,520 | $81,960 | $116,230 |
| Hawaii | $56,210 | $83,500 | $126,840 |
| Idaho | $46,230 | $65,860 | $91,810 |
| Illinois | $45,720 | $84,760 | $140,510 |
| Indiana | $37,900 | $62,510 | $90,760 |
| Iowa | $35,100 | $64,110 | $84,310 |
| Kansas | $47,640 | $71,530 | $84,840 |
| Kentucky | $49,800 | $79,450 | $142,990 |
| Louisiana | $50,090 | $71,460 | $99,250 |
| Maine | $50,910 | $73,940 | $88,350 |
| Maryland | $47,660 | $89,770 | $121,270 |
| Massachusetts | $58,310 | $87,080 | $113,460 |
| Michigan | $36,060 | $67,010 | $105,270 |
| Minnesota | $51,540 | $85,570 | $129,280 |
| Mississippi | $37,370 | $68,580 | $82,530 |
| Missouri | $39,560 | $70,260 | $95,680 |
| Montana | $45,880 | $64,010 | $86,990 |
| Nebraska | $39,340 | $62,060 | $82,360 |
| Nevada | $62,880 | $89,120 | $120,640 |
| New Hampshire | $38,990 | $68,450 | $97,140 |
| New Jersey | $64,230 | $90,340 | $114,240 |
| New Mexico | $25,130 | $50,430 | $79,990 |
| New York | $62,280 | $95,070 | $127,780 |
| North Carolina | $45,610 | $69,580 | $103,540 |
| North Dakota | $40,290 | $64,930 | $89,230 |
| Ohio | $47,920 | $77,170 | $119,340 |
| Oklahoma | $47,070 | $74,920 | $111,010 |
| Oregon | $48,130 | $83,390 | $127,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,830 | $71,360 | $126,760 |
| Rhode Island | $42,350 | $74,810 | $102,510 |
| South Carolina | $35,410 | $60,740 | $82,040 |
| South Dakota | $48,370 | $68,490 | $84,690 |
| Tennessee | $47,060 | $72,530 | $90,550 |
| Texas | $39,290 | $77,140 | $120,830 |
| Utah | $44,370 | $66,640 | $95,450 |
| Vermont | $46,280 | $69,400 | $84,360 |
| Virginia | $48,450 | $80,420 | $122,010 |
| Washington | $52,010 | $80,450 | $110,330 |
| West Virginia | $34,830 | $57,810 | $75,380 |
| Wisconsin | $36,420 | $59,730 | $84,710 |
| Wyoming | $32,350 | $67,010 | $94,100 |
Even between cities, the salary of a aircraft mechanics and service technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for aircraft mechanics and service technicians is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $96,760.The city with the lowest average salary for aircraft mechanics and service technicians is Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $46,430.
Areas with highest average salaries for aircraft mechanics and service technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for aircraft mechanics and service technicians
The number of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of aircraft mechanics and service technicians has increased by 9,330. On average, the number of aircraft mechanics and service technicians has been increasing by 1.8% each year. The salary of aircraft mechanics and service technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of aircraft mechanics and service technicians has increased by $7,220. On average, the salary of aircraft mechanics and service technicians has been increasing by 2.6% each year.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for aircraft mechanics and service technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.
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