SOC 49-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Avionics Technicians — Minnesota
Minnesota · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Avionics Technicians in Minnesota is $55,660 per year, substantially below the national median of $82,280 — a gap of 32.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Avionics Technicians in Minnesota is $55,660 per year, substantially below the national median of $82,280 — a gap of 32.4%. Half of workers earn between $45,500 and $60,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,680 and the ninetieth at $72,420.
Minnesota ranks number 40th out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Minneapolis records the highest median at $57,100. Of the 721 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 477th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,680 | −60.3% |
| 25th | $45,500 | −44.7% |
| Median (50th) | $55,660 | −32.4% |
| 75th | $60,130 | −26.9% |
| 90th | $72,420 | −12.0% |
| Mean | $54,550 | −33.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $57,100 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $55,660 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$55,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,450US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,660 a year, 32.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,680 to $72,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 40th of 42 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $57,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Avionics Technicians in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $55,660, or $26.76 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 $82,280, so pay in Minnesota is 32.4% 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 Minnesota earns more than $72,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,680 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 Minneapolis, at $57,100 per year.
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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