SOC 49-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians — Oshkosh
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $74,630 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $79,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $74,630 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $79,870. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $54,720 and $98,330. The lowest tenth earn under $43,470, while the highest tenth earn more than $182,580.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Milwaukee records the highest median at $74,480. Of the 297 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 93rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,470 | −45.6% |
| 25th | $54,720 | −31.5% |
| Median (50th) | $74,630 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $98,330 | +23.1% |
| 90th | $182,580 | +128.6% |
| Mean | $85,120 | +6.6% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oshkosh run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $74,630 goes as far as $79,309 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,309US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,630 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,470 to $182,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $74,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Oshkosh, WI?
The median annual wage is $74,630, or $35.88 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 Oshkosh, WI is 6.6% 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 Oshkosh, WI earns more than $182,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,470 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 Milwaukee, at $74,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Oshkosh, WI. 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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