Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for aircraft mechanics and service technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$137,860
- New Jersey$110,880
- Massachusetts$96,210
- Connecticut$96,200
- Maryland$94,270
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$53,580
- Wyoming$62,540
- Iowa$63,880
- Arkansas$64,030
- Indiana$66,000
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $137,860 | $102,800 | $66 | +62.7% | 4,300 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $110,880 | $105,370 | $53 | +30.8% | 1,900 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $96,210 | $93,040 | $46 | +13.5% | 1,410 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $96,200 | $96,830 | $46 | +13.5% | 1,430 |
| 5 | Maryland | $94,270 | $100,500 | $45 | +11.2% | 1,070 |
| 6 | Washington | $94,040 | $98,980 | $45 | +11% | 4,480 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $91,830 | $90,830 | $44 | +8.4% | 1,150 |
| 8 | Nevada | $91,000 | $94,890 | $44 | +7.4% | 2,570 |
| 9 | Colorado | $90,620 | $82,080 | $44 | +6.9% | 2,690 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $90,160 | $81,980 | $43 | +6.4% | 2,390 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $90,060 | $81,040 | $43 | +6.3% | 4,670 |
| 12 | Alaska | $89,990 | $91,150 | $43 | +6.2% | 1,470 |
| 13 | Illinois | $88,650 | $81,680 | $43 | +4.6% | 3,370 |
| 14 | Delaware | $88,450 | $83,550 | $43 | +4.4% | 240 |
| 15 | Ohio | $86,880 | $80,570 | $42 | +2.5% | 2,840 |
| 16 | Oregon | $86,840 | $82,850 | $42 | +2.5% | 1,080 |
| 17 | Virginia | $86,570 | $82,200 | $42 | +2.2% | 2,260 |
| 18 | California | $86,110 | $86,100 | $41 | +1.6% | 12,590 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $86,080 | $78,000 | $41 | +1.6% | 2,080 |
| 20 | Texas | $85,480 | $84,440 | $41 | +0.9% | 16,850 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $81,630 | $84,440 | $39 | -3.7% | 860 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $81,330 | $67,920 | $39 | -4% | 1,680 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $80,520 | $79,610 | $39 | -5% | 190 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $80,420 | $79,780 | $39 | -5.1% | 1,150 |
| 25 | Georgia | $80,370 | $75,640 | $39 | -5.2% | 6,720 |
| 26 | Florida | $79,880 | $76,940 | $38 | -5.7% | 14,850 |
| 27 | Alabama | $79,500 | $82,260 | $38 | -6.2% | 4,310 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $79,320 | $76,980 | $38 | -6.4% | 4,700 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $78,570 | $74,390 | $38 | -7.3% | 8,550 |
| 30 | Vermont | $77,390 | $76,370 | $37 | -8.7% | 160 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $76,970 | $77,740 | $37 | -9.2% | 200 |
| 32 | Arizona | $76,810 | $75,300 | $37 | -9.4% | 5,670 |
| 33 | Michigan | $76,090 | $74,900 | $37 | -10.2% | 3,380 |
| 34 | Kansas | $75,720 | $80,270 | $36 | -10.6% | 1,440 |
| 35 | Maine | $75,560 | $67,890 | $36 | -10.8% | 190 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $75,360 | $75,750 | $36 | -11.1% | 150 |
| 37 | Utah | $74,900 | $70,160 | $36 | -11.6% | 2,080 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $74,310 | $73,930 | $36 | -12.3% | 1,270 |
| 39 | Montana | $71,970 | $64,170 | $35 | -15.1% | 310 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $71,030 | $74,880 | $34 | -16.2% | 1,360 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $70,790 | $70,720 | $34 | -16.5% | 120 |
| 42 | Missouri | $70,700 | $71,470 | $34 | -16.6% | 1,700 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $70,460 | $75,160 | $34 | -16.9% | 1,660 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $67,910 | $64,020 | $33 | -19.9% | 410 |
| 45 | Idaho | $67,600 | $61,250 | $33 | -20.2% | 600 |
| 46 | Indiana | $66,000 | $63,400 | $32 | -22.1% | 1,500 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $64,030 | $65,420 | $31 | -24.4% | 720 |
| 48 | Iowa | $63,880 | $69,890 | $31 | -24.6% | 330 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $62,540 | $56,680 | $30 | -26.2% | 340 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $53,580 | $45,470 | $26 | -36.8% | 590 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 268 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $127,140 | $138,480 | 5,110 |
| 2 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $113,290 | $101,970 | 340 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $103,900 | $96,290 | 3,950 |
| 4 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $101,660 | $113,020 | 70 |
| 5 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $101,590 | $103,590 | 120 |
| 6 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $100,940 | $96,010 | 580 |
| 7 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,610 | $101,600 | 2,090 |
| 8 | Lexington Park, MD | $100,500 | $95,310 | 190 |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $98,760 | $97,300 | 260 |
| 10 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $98,300 | $95,160 | 2,770 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing aircraft mechanics and service technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sector 51 - Information | $307,070 | $246,560 | — |
| 2 | Utilities | $134,720 | $120,440 | 30 |
| 3 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $134,720 | $120,440 | 30 |
| 4 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $134,720 | $120,440 | 30 |
| 5 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $119,130 | $113,770 | 410 |
| 6 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $119,130 | $113,770 | 410 |
| 7 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $119,130 | $113,770 | 410 |
| 8 | Freight Transportation Arrangement | $117,930 | $108,580 | — |
| 9 | Testing Laboratories and Services | $107,100 | $101,900 | — |
| 10 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $102,670 | $98,540 | 60 |
| 11 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $102,670 | $98,540 | 60 |
| 12 | Hospitals | $102,380 | $97,980 | 60 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make in the U.S.?
The median aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in the United States is $79,870 per year (mean $84,740), and about 80% earn between $48,780 and $128,890.
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make per hour?
Roughly $41 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $84,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays aircraft mechanics and service technicians the most?
New York has the highest average pay for aircraft mechanics and service technicians at $137,860 per year (median $102,800).
What is the job outlook for aircraft mechanics and service technicians?
Employment is projected to change +4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 11,300 openings per year.