Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician Salary
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians earn a median $79,870 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$79,870
$38.40 per hour
Range
$48,780 – $128,890
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
138,090
across the U.S.
▲1.5%
Pay trend: The median for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the U.S. rose from $78,680 (May 2024) to $79,870 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.9%.
What aircraft mechanics and service technicians do
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.4% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 11,400
Employment of aircraft mechanics and service technicians is projected to grow 5.4% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 11,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$65,019
per year · effective tax rate 18.6%
$5,418Monthly
$2,709Twice a month
$2,501Every 2 weeks
$31.26Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,741
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,952
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,158
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$65,019
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,780 | $23.45 | $41,375 |
| 25th percentile | $62,630 | $30.11 | $52,503 |
| Median (50th) | $79,870 | $38.40 | $65,019 |
| 75th percentile | $99,130 | $47.66 | $78,568 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $128,890 | $61.97 | $99,362 |
Best cities for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $127,140 | $91,705 | $81,470 | 5,110 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $103,900 | $81,924 | $73,717 | 3,950 |
| 3 | Atlanta, GA | $98,300 | $73,505 | $73,462 | 2,770 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $94,920 | $75,606 | $73,340 | 8,000 |
| 5 | Orlando, FL | $92,430 | $73,855 | $72,822 | 2,380 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $85,400 | $68,909 | $69,867 | 2,710 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City, OK | $68,140 | $54,246 | $60,001 | 3,310 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $76,610 | $61,019 | $59,060 | 3,810 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $78,260 | $63,886 | $55,964 | 6,460 |
| 10 | Los Angeles, CA | $83,250 | $62,801 | $55,300 | 5,020 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $127,140
- Seattle, WA — $103,900
- Atlanta, GA — $98,300
- Dallas, TX — $94,920
- Orlando, FL — $92,430
- Houston, TX — $85,400
- Los Angeles, CA — $83,250
- Miami, FL — $78,260
- Phoenix, AZ — $76,610
- Oklahoma City, OK — $68,140
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $105,370 | +7.8% | $78,436 | $72,760 – $133,790 | 1,900 |
| New York | $102,800 | +10.3% | $76,125 | $63,380 – $239,200+ | 4,300 |
| Maryland | $100,500 | +2.9% | $75,122 | $65,960 – $121,100 | 1,070 |
| Washington | $98,980 | +16.4% | $78,462 | $58,450 – $117,740 | 4,480 |
| Connecticut | $96,830 | +17.2% | $73,199 | $60,390 – $127,050 | 1,430 |
| Nevada | $94,890 | −2.9% | $75,585 | $61,010 – $113,290 | 2,570 |
| Massachusetts | $93,040 | +6.6% | $69,852 | $75,180 – $133,400 | 1,410 |
| Alaska | $91,150 | +6.2% | $72,954 | $54,530 – $122,880 | 1,470 |
| Hawaii | $90,830 | +9.2% | $67,356 | $62,570 – $130,560 | 1,150 |
| California | $86,100 | +1.4% | $64,504 | $53,860 – $116,690 | 12,590 |
| New Mexico | $84,440 | +10.4% | $65,427 | $49,690 – $99,020 | 860 |
| Texas | $84,440 | +5.1% | $68,234 | $48,600 – $122,180 | 16,850 |
| Delaware | $83,550 | −1.7% | $63,434 | $63,280 – $116,370 | 240 |
| Oregon | $82,850 | +1.6% | $60,695 | $59,330 – $135,770 | 1,080 |
| Alabama | $82,260 | −5.2% | $62,852 | $48,350 – $98,440 | 4,310 |
| Virginia | $82,200 | +1.8% | $62,745 | $58,150 – $125,170 | 2,260 |
| Colorado | $82,080 | +1.3% | $63,670 | $60,960 – $130,160 | 2,690 |
| Minnesota | $81,980 | −5.4% | $62,452 | $52,100 – $133,020 | 2,390 |
| Illinois | $81,680 | +2.5% | $62,394 | $46,460 – $130,950 | 3,370 |
| Tennessee | $81,040 | −5.3% | $65,842 | $52,900 – $167,410 | 4,670 |
| Ohio | $80,570 | +2.2% | $64,078 | $51,490 – $132,850 | 2,840 |
| Kansas | $80,270 | +2.3% | $61,621 | $50,630 – $98,070 | 1,440 |
| Louisiana | $79,780 | +22.1% | $62,948 | $47,840 – $107,830 | 1,150 |
| New Hampshire | $79,610 | +0.8% | $64,836 | $59,560 – $99,910 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,000 | +8.0% | $61,308 | $48,560 – $136,510 | 2,080 |
| North Dakota | $77,740 | −0.2% | $63,263 | $52,100 – $99,170 | 200 |
| North Carolina | $76,980 | +11.1% | $60,423 | $50,970 – $112,050 | 4,700 |
| Florida | $76,940 | +2.0% | $62,957 | $45,500 – $130,190 | 14,850 |
| Vermont | $76,370 | −5.6% | $59,976 | $55,610 – $98,810 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $75,750 | −3.1% | $62,120 | $51,160 – $89,360 | 150 |
| Georgia | $75,640 | −2.9% | $58,740 | $47,240 – $133,250 | 6,720 |
| Arizona | $75,300 | −2.4% | $60,130 | $48,290 – $121,480 | 5,670 |
| South Carolina | $75,160 | +6.2% | $58,353 | $45,230 – $84,600 | 1,660 |
| Michigan | $74,900 | +8.0% | $58,590 | $48,180 – $118,100 | 3,380 |
| Mississippi | $74,880 | −2.7% | $59,245 | $47,650 – $88,340 | 1,360 |
| Oklahoma | $74,390 | +2.8% | $58,361 | $51,130 – $108,770 | 8,550 |
| Wisconsin | $73,930 | +2.3% | $58,302 | $44,520 – $99,850 | 1,270 |
| Missouri | $71,470 | +12.7% | $56,687 | $45,620 – $97,160 | 1,700 |
| Rhode Island | $70,720 | +12.2% | $56,546 | $31,200 – $96,530 | 120 |
| Utah | $70,160 | +6.3% | $55,996 | $46,210 – $104,550 | 2,080 |
| Iowa | $69,890 | −0.3% | $55,994 | $33,740 – $93,130 | 330 |
| Kentucky | $67,920 | −6.1% | $54,352 | $45,210 – $156,910 | 1,680 |
| Maine | $67,890 | +5.2% | $53,190 | $57,000 – $118,500 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $65,420 | +30.1% | $52,406 | $39,900 – $78,690 | 720 |
| Montana | $64,170 | +1.9% | $51,476 | $47,100 – $97,200 | 310 |
| Nebraska | $64,020 | +1.6% | $51,587 | $47,440 – $98,020 | 410 |
| Indiana | $63,400 | −1.4% | $51,281 | $36,980 – $90,060 | 1,500 |
| Idaho | $61,250 | −10.6% | $49,256 | $44,840 – $98,260 | 600 |
| Wyoming | $56,680 | −17.0% | $47,722 | $35,460 – $99,540 | 340 |
| West Virginia | $45,470 | −2.8% | $37,396 | $35,220 – $78,710 | 590 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Car Repairer | $67,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $65,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
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| Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician | $57,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician | $56,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technician | $52,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $48,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic | $47,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a aircraft mechanic and service technician make?
The national median salary for aircraft mechanics and service technicians is $79,870 a year ($38.40 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,780 and the top 10% earn over $128,890. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays aircraft mechanics and service technicians the most?
New Jersey has the highest median pay at $105,370. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many aircraft mechanics and service technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 138,090 people work as aircraft mechanics and service technicians nationwide.