Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$48,780
- 25th Percentile — Junior$62,630
- 50th Percentile — Median$79,870
- 75th Percentile — Senior$99,130
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$128,890
The top 10% of Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians earn $128,890 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $48,780, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $137,860 | +62.7% |
| District of Columbia (est.) | $128,805 | +52.0% |
| New Jersey | $110,880 | +30.8% |
| Massachusetts | $96,210 | +13.5% |
| Connecticut | $96,200 | +13.5% |
| Maryland | $94,270 | +11.2% |
| Washington | $94,040 | +11.0% |
| Hawaii | $91,830 | +8.4% |
| Nevada | $91,000 | +7.4% |
| Colorado | $90,620 | +6.9% |
| Minnesota | $90,160 | +6.4% |
| Tennessee | $90,060 | +6.3% |
| Alaska | $89,990 | +6.2% |
| Illinois | $88,650 | +4.6% |
| Delaware | $88,450 | +4.4% |
| Ohio | $86,880 | +2.5% |
| Oregon | $86,840 | +2.5% |
| Virginia | $86,570 | +2.2% |
| California | $86,110 | +1.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $86,080 | +1.6% |
| Texas | $85,480 | +0.9% |
| New Mexico | $81,630 | -3.7% |
| Kentucky | $81,330 | -4.0% |
| New Hampshire | $80,520 | -5.0% |
| Louisiana | $80,420 | -5.1% |
| Georgia | $80,370 | -5.2% |
| Florida | $79,880 | -5.7% |
| Alabama | $79,500 | -6.2% |
| North Carolina | $79,320 | -6.4% |
| Oklahoma | $78,570 | -7.3% |
| Vermont | $77,390 | -8.7% |
| North Dakota | $76,970 | -9.2% |
| Arizona | $76,810 | -9.4% |
| Michigan | $76,090 | -10.2% |
| Kansas | $75,720 | -10.6% |
| Maine | $75,560 | -10.8% |
| South Dakota | $75,360 | -11.1% |
| Utah | $74,900 | -11.6% |
| Wisconsin | $74,310 | -12.3% |
| Montana | $71,970 | -15.1% |
| Mississippi | $71,030 | -16.2% |
| Rhode Island | $70,790 | -16.5% |
| Missouri | $70,700 | -16.6% |
| South Carolina | $70,460 | -16.9% |
| Nebraska | $67,910 | -19.9% |
| Idaho | $67,600 | -20.2% |
| Indiana | $66,000 | -22.1% |
| Arkansas | $64,030 | -24.4% |
| Iowa | $63,880 | -24.6% |
| Wyoming | $62,540 | -26.2% |
| West Virginia | $53,580 | -36.8% |
What Factors Affect Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: New York pays an average of $137,860, while West Virginia pays $53,580 — a gap of $84,280 per year.
The middle half of Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians earn between $62,630 and $99,130 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,780, while the top 10% earn more than $128,890.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians?
The average salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in the United States is $84,740 per year, with a median of $79,870.
What is the starting salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians?
Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians typically earn between $48,780 and $62,630 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians the most?
New York pays Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians the most at $137,860 per year on average, followed by New Jersey ($110,880) and Massachusetts ($96,210).
How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $84,740, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians earn approximately $40.74 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 138,090 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $84,740 and a median of $79,870 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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