Aircraft Mechanic Salary
Aircraft mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft engines and systems to ensure airworthiness.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level aircraft mechanics earn around $44,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $67,000. Senior-level aircraft mechanics can earn $96,000 or more.
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The salary range for aircraft mechanics varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $42,000, while the top 10% earn $101,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $65,550 |
| 75th Percentile | $84,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $101,000 |
Aircraft Mechanic Salary by State
Aircraft Mechanic salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $111,435, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $54,407.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $111,435 | Details → |
| #2 California | $90,459 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $88,493 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $81,282 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $79,971 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $75,383 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $75,383 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $73,416 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $72,105 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $72,105 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $68,828 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $68,828 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $68,828 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $68,172 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $66,206 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $66,206 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $64,239 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $64,239 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $63,584 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $63,584 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $63,584 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $63,584 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $62,928 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $62,273 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $62,273 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $61,617 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $60,962 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $60,962 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $60,306 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $60,306 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $60,306 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $60,306 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $59,651 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $58,995 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $58,995 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $58,995 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $58,995 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $58,995 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $58,340 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $58,340 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $58,340 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $57,684 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $57,684 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $57,029 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $57,029 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $57,029 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $56,373 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $55,062 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $55,062 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $54,407 | Details → |
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- ● Inspect aircraft components
- ● Repair defective parts
- ● Perform scheduled maintenance
- ● Test systems after repairs
- ● Maintain maintenance logs
Top Skills
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 6% growth over the next decade
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