Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the United States was $79,870 ($38.40 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,780 | $23.45 |
| 25th | $62,630 | $30.11 |
| Median | $79,870 | $38.40 |
| 75th | $99,130 | $47.66 |
| 90th | $128,890 | $61.97 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-3011
- Total U.S. employment: 138,090
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Across the United States, 138,090 aircraft mechanics and service technicians are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $82,260 | $39.55 | +3.0% | 4,310 |
| Alaska | $91,150 | $43.82 | +14.1% | 1,470 |
| Arizona | $75,300 | $36.20 | -5.7% | 5,670 |
| Arkansas | $65,420 | $31.45 | -18.1% | 720 |
| California | $86,100 | $41.40 | +7.8% | 12,590 |
| Colorado | $82,080 | $39.46 | +2.8% | 2,690 |
| Connecticut | $96,830 | $46.55 | +21.2% | 1,430 |
| Delaware | $83,550 | $40.17 | +4.6% | 240 |
| Florida | $76,940 | $36.99 | -3.7% | 14,850 |
| Georgia | $75,640 | $36.36 | -5.3% | 6,720 |
| Hawaii | $90,830 | $43.67 | +13.7% | 1,150 |
| Idaho | $61,250 | $29.45 | -23.3% | 600 |
| Illinois | $81,680 | $39.27 | +2.3% | 3,370 |
| Indiana | $63,400 | $30.48 | -20.6% | 1,500 |
| Iowa | $69,890 | $33.60 | -12.5% | 330 |
| Kansas | $80,270 | $38.59 | +0.5% | 1,440 |
| Kentucky | $67,920 | $32.65 | -15.0% | 1,680 |
| Louisiana | $79,780 | $38.36 | -0.1% | 1,150 |
| Maine | $67,890 | $32.64 | -15.0% | 190 |
| Maryland | $100,500 | $48.32 | +25.8% | 1,070 |
| Massachusetts | $93,040 | $44.73 | +16.5% | 1,410 |
| Michigan | $74,900 | $36.01 | -6.2% | 3,380 |
| Minnesota | $81,980 | $39.41 | +2.6% | 2,390 |
| Mississippi | $74,880 | $36.00 | -6.2% | 1,360 |
| Missouri | $71,470 | $34.36 | -10.5% | 1,700 |
| Montana | $64,170 | $30.85 | -19.7% | 310 |
| Nebraska | $64,020 | $30.78 | -19.8% | 410 |
| Nevada | $94,890 | $45.62 | +18.8% | 2,570 |
| New Hampshire | $79,610 | $38.27 | -0.3% | 190 |
| New Jersey | $105,370 | $50.66 | +31.9% | 1,900 |
| New Mexico | $84,440 | $40.60 | +5.7% | 860 |
| New York | $102,800 | $49.42 | +28.7% | 4,300 |
| North Carolina | $76,980 | $37.01 | -3.6% | 4,700 |
| North Dakota | $77,740 | $37.38 | -2.7% | 200 |
| Ohio | $80,570 | $38.74 | +0.9% | 2,840 |
| Oklahoma | $74,390 | $35.77 | -6.9% | 8,550 |
| Oregon | $82,850 | $39.83 | +3.7% | 1,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,000 | $37.50 | -2.3% | 2,080 |
| Rhode Island | $70,720 | $34.00 | -11.5% | 120 |
| South Carolina | $75,160 | $36.13 | -5.9% | 1,660 |
| South Dakota | $75,750 | $36.42 | -5.2% | 150 |
| Tennessee | $81,040 | $38.96 | +1.5% | 4,670 |
| Texas | $84,440 | $40.60 | +5.7% | 16,850 |
| Utah | $70,160 | $33.73 | -12.2% | 2,080 |
| Vermont | $76,370 | $36.72 | -4.4% | 160 |
| Virginia | $82,200 | $39.52 | +2.9% | 2,260 |
| Washington | $98,980 | $47.59 | +23.9% | 4,480 |
| West Virginia | $45,470 | $21.86 | -43.1% | 590 |
| Wisconsin | $73,930 | $35.54 | -7.4% | 1,270 |
| Wyoming | $56,680 | $27.25 | -29.0% | 340 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for aircraft mechanics and service technicians?
The median annual wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians is $79,870 ($38.40 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays aircraft mechanics and service technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many aircraft mechanics and service technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 138,090 aircraft mechanics and service technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $38.40. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.