Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Occupation

$78,680
National Median Salary
$37.83
Median Hourly Wage
136,390
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$47,790
$61,920
$78,680
$95,050
$120,080

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+38.1%
10 Year Change
$56,990
2014 Median
$78,680
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Industry Annual Median Employment
Management of Companies and Enterprises $116,120 650
Testing Laboratories and Services $104,370 —
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $100,190 550
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities $98,850 —
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) $98,850 —

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Top Paying States for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

State Annual Median Employment
New Jersey $97,730 1,950
Nevada $97,690 2,300
Maryland $97,660 1,630
New York $93,200 2,940
Massachusetts $87,270 1,630

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Management of Companies and Enterprises Testing Laboratories and Services Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Scheduled Air Transportation Scientific Research and Development Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Utilities Air Transportation Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing