SOC 49-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in North Port, FL is $76,730 per year, close to the national median of $79,870 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in North Port, FL is $76,730 per year, close to the national median of $79,870 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $50,190 and $90,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,050 and the ninetieth at $104,820.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Orlando records the highest median at $92,430. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 103rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,050 | −44.8% |
| 25th | $50,190 | −37.2% |
| Median (50th) | $76,730 | −3.9% |
| 75th | $90,020 | +12.7% |
| 90th | $104,820 | +31.2% |
| Mean | $73,860 | −7.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando | $92,430 | 2,380 | |
| 2 | Miami | $78,260 | 6,460 | |
| 3 | Sebastian | $77,180 | 140 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $75,380 | 280 | |
| 5 | Port St. Lucie | $72,800 | 170 | |
| 6 | Ocala | $71,770 | 40 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $71,510 | 1,050 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $67,200 | 1,440 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $66,750 | 660 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $65,870 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $76,730 buys what $74,207 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,207US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,730 a year, 3.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,050 to $104,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Orlando, at $92,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $76,730, or $36.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,870, so pay in North Port, FL is 3.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Port, FL earns more than $104,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Orlando, at $92,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in North Port, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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