SOC 49-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Avionics Technicians — Utah
Utah · 2 metro areas compared
In Utah the median wage is $65,270.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Utah the median wage is $65,270. That is 20.7% lower than the national median of $82,280. Pay ranges from under $55,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,650 to $74,670.
Employment stands at 180, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Utah ranks number 32nd out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Ogden records the highest median at $65,270. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 271st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,690 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $62,650 | −23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $65,270 | −20.7% |
| 75th | $74,670 | −9.2% |
| 90th | $85,650 | +4.1% |
| Mean | $68,800 | −16.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogden | $65,270 | 120 | |
| 2 | Salt Lake City | $59,070 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $65,270 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,996US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,270 a year, 20.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,690 to $85,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 42 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ogden, at $65,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Avionics Technicians in Utah?
The median annual wage is $65,270, or $31.38 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 Utah is 20.7% 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 Utah earns more than $85,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,690 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 Ogden, at $65,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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