Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the U.S. is $79,870 ($38.40 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $79,870
- Mean annual wage
- $84,740
- Median hourly wage
- $38.40
- Employment
- 138,090
138,090 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,780 | $23.45 |
| 25th percentile | $62,630 | $30.11 |
| Median (50th) | $79,870 | $38.40 |
| 75th percentile | $99,130 | $47.66 |
| 90th percentile | $128,890 | $61.97 |
Highest-paying states for aircraft mechanics and service technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $105,370 | 1,900 |
| New York | $102,800 | 4,300 |
| Maryland | $100,500 | 1,070 |
| Washington | $98,980 | 4,480 |
| Connecticut | $96,830 | 1,430 |
| Nevada | $94,890 | 2,570 |
| Massachusetts | $93,040 | 1,410 |
| Alaska | $91,150 | 1,470 |
| Hawaii | $90,830 | 1,150 |
| California | $86,100 | 12,590 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $45,470 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $56,680 median annual wage
- Idaho: $61,250 median annual wage
- Indiana: $63,400 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $64,020 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Typical tasks
- Remove, inspect, repair, and install in-flight refueling stores and external fuel tanks.
- Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
- Communicate with other workers to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts, or to facilitate processing of repair parts.
- Remove or install aircraft engines, using hoists or forklift trucks.
- Clean engines, sediment bulk and screens, and carburetors, adjusting carburetor float levels.
- Determine repair limits for engine hot section parts.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 26.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 34.9% |
| Associate's degree | 23.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.8% |
| Master's degree | 1.7% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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