The average salary for a avionics technician in the United States is $77,080, but the range typically falls between $61,880 and $91,910. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $37.06, with a range between $29.75 and $44.19.
There are approximately 21,280 people employed as a avionics technician in the United States. With Washington, Texas, California employing the highest number of avionics technicians.The state with the best pay for a avionics technician is Washington, with an average annual salary of $89,320, while Wisconsin has the lowest average annual salary of $52,000.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $46,570 | $22.39 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,880 | $29.75 |
| Median | $77,420 | $37.22 |
| 75th Percentile | $91,910 | $44.19 |
| 90th Percentile | $107,370 | $51.62 |
The salary of a avionics technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a avionics technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for avionics technicians are Washington, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Maryland, Missouri while the worst states are Wisconsin, Wyoming, New Mexico, Michigan, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $56,110 | $77,370 | $92,530 |
| Alaska | $37,220 | $66,670 | $87,380 |
| Arizona | $51,130 | $70,970 | $87,610 |
| California | $63,120 | $89,710 | $122,330 |
| Colorado | $50,160 | $83,500 | $119,400 |
| Florida | $49,670 | $73,100 | $101,860 |
| Georgia | $38,330 | $68,270 | $97,260 |
| Hawaii | $78,630 | $86,750 | $90,260 |
| Idaho | $52,750 | $66,350 | $79,110 |
| Illinois | $46,570 | $80,010 | $119,280 |
| Indiana | $36,330 | $61,910 | $82,700 |
| Iowa | $45,340 | $64,860 | $83,010 |
| Louisiana | $42,890 | $64,580 | $98,440 |
| Maryland | $80,770 | $89,850 | $100,780 |
| Massachusetts | $75,190 | $80,930 | $84,760 |
| Michigan | $28,130 | $57,060 | $82,390 |
| Mississippi | $44,540 | $65,410 | $82,790 |
| Missouri | $63,960 | $80,500 | $93,870 |
| Montana | $48,780 | $59,670 | $63,280 |
| Nevada | $68,510 | $86,970 | $96,530 |
| New Hampshire | $54,060 | $70,910 | $79,920 |
| New Jersey | $37,910 | $74,960 | $112,200 |
| New Mexico | $25,130 | $51,070 | $77,740 |
| New York | $44,210 | $69,510 | $90,960 |
| North Carolina | $40,350 | $60,940 | $78,040 |
| Ohio | $36,200 | $65,930 | $112,840 |
| Oklahoma | $36,300 | $59,930 | $73,840 |
| Oregon | $57,950 | $78,130 | $102,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,770 | $85,360 | $108,370 |
| South Carolina | $60,760 | $76,030 | $88,210 |
| Tennessee | $47,730 | $65,250 | $82,840 |
| Texas | $39,380 | $75,870 | $118,560 |
| Utah | $39,790 | $62,160 | $88,470 |
| Virginia | $45,840 | $64,380 | $80,800 |
| Washington | $64,810 | $89,320 | $107,370 |
| Wisconsin | $29,940 | $52,000 | $70,370 |
| Wyoming | $34,660 | $49,340 | $66,790 |
Even between cities, the salary of a avionics technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for avionics technicians is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $114,290.The city with the lowest average salary for avionics technicians is Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis area, WI with an average salary of $53,120.
Areas with highest average salaries for avionics technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for avionics technicians
The number of avionics technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of avionics technicians has decreased by -110. On average, the number of avionics technicians has been increasing by -0.1% each year. The salary of avionics technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of avionics technicians has increased by $7,900. On average, the salary of avionics technicians has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
Avionics Technicians are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for avionics technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.
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