SOC 49-3011 · May 2025 · United States
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians across the United States is $79,870 per year, measured over 138,090 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $105,370.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 131.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $105,370 and West Virginia pays $45,470.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $105,370 | 1,900 | |
| 2 | New York | $102,800 | 4,300 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $100,500 | 1,070 | |
| 4 | Washington | $98,980 | 4,480 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $96,830 | 1,430 | |
| 6 | Nevada | $94,890 | 2,570 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $93,040 | 1,410 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $91,150 | 1,470 | |
| 9 | Hawaii | $90,830 | 1,150 | |
| 10 | California | $86,100 | 12,590 |
States with the most Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 16,850 | $84,440 | |
| 2 | Florida | 14,850 | $76,940 | |
| 3 | California | 12,590 | $86,100 | |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 8,550 | $74,390 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 6,720 | $75,640 | |
| 6 | Arizona | 5,670 | $75,300 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 4,700 | $76,980 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 4,670 | $81,040 | |
| 9 | Washington | 4,480 | $98,980 | |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,310 | $82,260 |
Top-paying metro areas
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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