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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians earn a median $79,870 a year in the U.S., with 138,090 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $79,870 a year
- Employment
- 138,090
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +5.4%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 11,400
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $79,870 · $38.40 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $84,740 · $40.74 an hour (estimate error ±0.7%)
- 10th percentile
- $48,780 · $23.45 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $62,630 · $30.11 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $99,130 · $47.66 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $128,890 · $61.97 an hour
- Employment
- 138,090 (estimate error ±1.3%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Excludes “Avionics Technicians” (49-2091).
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 140,000
- Projected for 2035
- 147,600
- Change
- +7,500 (+5.4%)
- Openings each year
- 11,400
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 0.8%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $105,370 | 1,900 |
| 2 | New York | $102,800 | 4,300 |
| 3 | Maryland | $100,500 | 1,070 |
| 4 | Washington | $98,980 | 4,480 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $96,830 | 1,430 |
| 6 | Nevada | $94,890 | 2,570 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $93,040 | 1,410 |
| 8 | Alaska | $91,150 | 1,470 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $90,830 | 1,150 |
| 10 | California | $86,100 | 12,590 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16,850 | $84,440 |
| Florida | 14,850 | $76,940 |
| California | 12,590 | $86,100 |
| Oklahoma | 8,550 | $74,390 |
| Georgia | 6,720 | $75,640 |
| Arizona | 5,670 | $75,300 |
| North Carolina | 4,700 | $76,980 |
| Tennessee | 4,670 | $81,040 |
| Washington | 4,480 | $98,980 |
| Alabama | 4,310 | $82,260 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $127,140 | 5,110 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $103,900 | 3,950 |
| 3 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $101,590 | 120 |
| 4 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $100,940 | 580 |
| 5 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,610 | 2,090 |
| 6 | Lexington Park, MD | $100,500 | 190 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $98,760 | 260 |
| 8 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $98,300 | 2,770 |
| 9 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $98,280 | 120 |
| 10 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $94,920 | 8,000 |
| 11 | Anchorage, AK | $94,120 | 1,010 |
| 12 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $93,910 | 1,440 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 8,000 | $94,920 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 6,460 | $78,260 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 5,110 | $127,140 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 5,020 | $83,250 |
| Tulsa, OK | 4,520 | Not reported |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 3,950 | $103,900 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 3,810 | $76,610 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 3,310 | $68,140 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 2,770 | $98,300 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 2,710 | $85,400 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 2,380 | $92,430 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 2,180 | $78,240 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)1 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)184 certified filingsMedian offered wage $72,571
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay by state
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- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
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- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
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- Minnesota
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- Missouri
- Montana
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- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
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- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
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- Virginia
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- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make?
- The median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the U.S. is $79,870 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $62,630 and $99,130.
- Which state pays aircraft mechanics and service technicians the most?
- New Jersey has the highest median wage for this occupation at $105,370 a year.
- What is the job outlook for aircraft mechanics and service technicians?
- BLS projects employment to grow 5.4% from 2025 to 2035, with about 11,400 openings each year on average.
- What education do aircraft mechanics and service technicians need?
- The typical entry-level education is: postsecondary nondegree award.