Avionics Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for avionics 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
- Pennsylvania$104,200
- Alaska$97,390
- Maryland$95,020
- Washington$94,710
- California$90,750
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $104,200 | $117,470 | $50 | +25% | 70 |
| 2 | Alaska | $97,390 | $94,810 | $47 | +16.8% | 50 |
| 3 | Maryland | $95,020 | $97,490 | $46 | +14% | 160 |
| 4 | Washington | $94,710 | $91,380 | $46 | +13.6% | 3,400 |
| 5 | California | $90,750 | $92,480 | $44 | +8.8% | 1,220 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $90,280 | $100,250 | $43 | +8.3% | 260 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $87,990 | $94,020 | $42 | +5.5% | — |
| 8 | Wyoming | $87,520 | $84,360 | $42 | +5% | — |
| 9 | Florida | $87,450 | $83,800 | $42 | +4.9% | 2,400 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $87,210 | $89,340 | $42 | +4.6% | 40 |
| 11 | Oregon | $87,210 | $83,830 | $42 | +4.6% | 140 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $87,140 | $86,260 | $42 | +4.5% | 90 |
| 13 | Colorado | $86,980 | $79,000 | $42 | +4.3% | 220 |
| 14 | New York | $86,810 | $83,150 | $42 | +4.1% | 130 |
| 15 | Virginia | $85,220 | $85,660 | $41 | +2.2% | 250 |
| 16 | Alabama | $84,840 | $95,920 | $41 | +1.8% | 910 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $83,090 | $86,830 | $40 | -0.3% | 30 |
| 18 | Texas | $82,810 | $81,950 | $40 | -0.7% | 1,710 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $80,520 | $78,710 | $39 | -3.4% | 520 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $80,240 | $80,250 | $39 | -3.8% | 200 |
| 21 | Arizona | $80,060 | $79,770 | $38 | -4% | 600 |
| 22 | Nevada | $78,490 | $80,040 | $38 | -5.9% | 50 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $77,460 | $83,220 | $37 | -7.1% | 40 |
| 24 | Georgia | $77,160 | $79,060 | $37 | -7.5% | 1,820 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $76,540 | $81,720 | $37 | -8.2% | 270 |
| 26 | Idaho | $76,310 | $80,620 | $37 | -8.5% | 80 |
| 27 | Illinois | $74,590 | $81,170 | $36 | -10.5% | 300 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $72,870 | $70,640 | $35 | -12.6% | 530 |
| 29 | Indiana | $72,600 | $76,770 | $35 | -12.9% | 60 |
| 30 | Missouri | $72,510 | $71,520 | $35 | -13% | 90 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $70,900 | $65,230 | $34 | -15% | 130 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $70,190 | $65,830 | $34 | -15.8% | 160 |
| 33 | Utah | $68,800 | $65,270 | $33 | -17.5% | 180 |
| 34 | Ohio | $66,090 | $60,080 | $32 | -20.7% | 160 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $64,100 | $60,820 | $31 | -23.1% | 480 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $63,830 | $54,160 | $31 | -23.4% | 100 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $63,760 | $59,900 | $31 | -23.5% | 80 |
| 38 | Kansas | $62,850 | $59,810 | $30 | -24.6% | 170 |
| 39 | Michigan | $62,250 | $58,280 | $30 | -25.3% | 300 |
| 40 | Montana | $56,810 | $57,420 | $27 | -31.9% | — |
| 41 | Minnesota | $54,550 | $55,660 | $26 | -34.6% | — |
| 42 | Kentucky | $44,350 | $42,440 | $21 | -46.8% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 65 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,320 | $110,790 | 80 |
| 2 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $117,470 | $101,740 | 80 |
| 3 | Tulsa, OK | $108,840 | $83,760 | 120 |
| 4 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $107,370 | $92,370 | 110 |
| 5 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $101,880 | $93,850 | 110 |
| 6 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $101,850 | $97,640 | 70 |
| 7 | Mobile, AL | $100,220 | $89,850 | 170 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,200 | $95,500 | 2,880 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $99,420 | $95,170 | 120 |
| 10 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,630 | $90,990 | 300 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing avionics technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Air Transportation | $109,300 | $106,720 | 1,120 |
| 2 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $101,890 | $93,620 | — |
| 3 | Air Transportation | $99,620 | $102,490 | 1,460 |
| 4 | Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $91,010 | $88,480 | 340 |
| 5 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $90,720 | $91,620 | 7,110 |
| 6 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $90,720 | $91,640 | 7,100 |
| 7 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $90,460 | $89,510 | 280 |
| 8 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $90,460 | $89,510 | 280 |
| 9 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $89,980 | $91,260 | 7,420 |
| 10 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $88,100 | $89,170 | 1,770 |
| 11 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $88,100 | $89,170 | 1,770 |
| 12 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $85,420 | $83,750 | 310 |
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 avionics technicians make in the U.S.?
The median avionics technicians salary in the United States is $82,280 per year (mean $83,380), and about 80% earn between $49,410 and $113,680.
How much do avionics technicians make per hour?
Roughly $40 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $83,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays avionics technicians the most?
Pennsylvania has the highest average pay for avionics technicians at $104,200 per year (median $117,470).
What is the job outlook for avionics technicians?
Employment is projected to change +8.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 1,800 openings per year.