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Avionics Technicians Salary
Avionics Technicians earn a median $82,280 a year in the U.S., with 18,830 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $82,280 a year
- Employment
- 18,830
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +9.4%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 1,700
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $82,280 · $39.56 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $83,380 · $40.09 an hour (estimate error ±0.8%)
- 10th percentile
- $49,410 · $23.75 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $63,900 · $30.72 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $99,110 · $47.65 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $113,680 · $54.65 an hour
- Employment
- 18,830 (estimate error ±3.5%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 19,800
- Projected for 2035
- 21,600
- Change
- +1,900 (+9.4%)
- Openings each year
- 1,700
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 4.2%
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 | Pennsylvania | $117,470 | 70 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $100,250 | 260 |
| 3 | Maryland | $97,490 | 160 |
| 4 | Alabama | $95,920 | 910 |
| 5 | Alaska | $94,810 | 50 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $94,020 | Not reported |
| 7 | California | $92,480 | 1,220 |
| 8 | Washington | $91,380 | 3,400 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $89,340 | 40 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $86,830 | 30 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3,400 | $91,380 |
| Florida | 2,400 | $83,800 |
| Georgia | 1,820 | $79,060 |
| Texas | 1,710 | $81,950 |
| California | 1,220 | $92,480 |
| Alabama | 910 | $95,920 |
| Arizona | 600 | $79,770 |
| Oklahoma | 530 | $70,640 |
| North Carolina | 520 | $78,710 |
| Tennessee | 480 | $60,820 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa, OK | $108,840 | 120 |
| 2 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $107,370 | 110 |
| 3 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $101,880 | 110 |
| 4 | Mobile, AL | $100,220 | 170 |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,200 | 2,880 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $99,420 | 120 |
| 7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,630 | 300 |
| 8 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,020 | 500 |
| 9 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $93,110 | 200 |
| 10 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $92,480 | 180 |
| 11 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $89,180 | 650 |
| 12 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $87,090 | 870 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 2,880 | $100,200 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 870 | $87,090 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 750 | $85,870 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 650 | $89,180 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 500 | $98,020 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 340 | $78,690 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 330 | $81,760 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 310 | $68,140 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 300 | $98,630 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 290 | $84,830 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 280 | $84,160 |
| Tucson, AZ | 240 | $80,620 |
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)1 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Avionics Technicians pay by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do avionics technicians make?
- The median wage for avionics technicians in the U.S. is $82,280 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $63,900 and $99,110.
- Which state pays avionics technicians the most?
- Pennsylvania has the highest median wage for this occupation at $117,470 a year.
- What is the job outlook for avionics technicians?
- BLS projects employment to grow 9.4% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,700 openings each year on average.
- What education do avionics technicians need?
- The typical entry-level education is: postsecondary nondegree award.