Avionics Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for avionics technicians in the U.S. is $82,280 ($39.56 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $82,280
- Mean annual wage
- $83,380
- Median hourly wage
- $39.56
- Employment
- 18,830
18,830 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,410 | $23.75 |
| 25th percentile | $63,900 | $30.72 |
| Median (50th) | $82,280 | $39.56 |
| 75th percentile | $99,110 | $47.65 |
| 90th percentile | $113,680 | $54.65 |
Highest-paying states for avionics technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $117,470 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $100,250 | 260 |
| Maryland | $97,490 | 160 |
| Alabama | $95,920 | 910 |
| Alaska | $94,810 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $94,020 | — |
| California | $92,480 | 1,220 |
| Washington | $91,380 | 3,400 |
| Massachusetts | $89,340 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $86,830 | 30 |
Lowest-paying states
- Kentucky: $42,440 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $54,160 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $55,660 median annual wage
- Montana: $57,420 median annual wage
- Michigan: $58,280 median annual wage
About this occupation
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
Typical tasks
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
- Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
- Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 23.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 34.0% |
| Associate's degree | 29.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.8% |
| Master's degree | 0.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.6% |
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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