Avionics Technician Salary
Avionics Technicians earn a median $82,280 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
What avionics technicians do
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.4% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,700
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of avionics technicians is projected to grow 9.4% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,700 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.
Avionics Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$9,272
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,101
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,193
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$66,714
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,410 | $23.75 | $41,881 |
| 25th percentile | $63,900 | $30.72 | $53,524 |
| Median (50th) | $82,280 | $39.56 | $66,714 |
| 75th percentile | $99,110 | $47.65 | $78,554 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $113,680 | $54.65 | $88,804 |
Best cities for avionics technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $100,200 | $79,321 | $71,375 | 2,880 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $100,200
Avionics Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $117,470 | +29.0% | $87,864 | $76,420 – $123,770 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $100,250 | −0.7% | $75,160 | $43,940 – $130,680 | 260 |
| Maryland | $97,490 | −1.7% | $73,147 | $75,040 – $103,960 | 160 |
| Alabama | $95,920 | +4.1% | $71,779 | $62,330 – $100,220 | 910 |
| Alaska | $94,810 | +21.0% | $75,529 | $60,130 – $112,000 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $94,020 | — | $71,697 | $75,980 – $95,370 | — |
| California | $92,480 | +2.4% | $68,316 | $58,670 – $126,600 | 1,220 |
| Washington | $91,380 | −15.1% | $73,116 | $67,540 – $116,920 | 3,400 |
| Massachusetts | $89,340 | +5.3% | $67,434 | $79,040 – $89,680 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $86,830 | +2.7% | $69,915 | $65,910 – $107,450 | 30 |
| Hawaii | $86,260 | −5.3% | $64,488 | $54,210 – $114,700 | 90 |
| Virginia | $85,660 | +5.8% | $64,980 | $62,090 – $100,870 | 250 |
| Wyoming | $84,360 | — | $68,177 | $77,060 – $97,810 | — |
| Oregon | $83,830 | +1.0% | $61,299 | $55,040 – $107,370 | 140 |
| Florida | $83,800 | +9.0% | $67,783 | $53,180 – $134,060 | 2,400 |
| South Dakota | $83,220 | — | $67,375 | $61,510 – $90,810 | 40 |
| New York | $83,150 | +1.0% | $63,433 | $70,980 – $104,890 | 130 |
| Texas | $81,950 | +4.9% | $66,482 | $47,880 – $106,820 | 1,710 |
| South Carolina | $81,720 | +2.2% | $62,574 | $45,270 – $91,520 | 270 |
| Illinois | $81,170 | +22.6% | $62,060 | $38,640 – $130,700 | 300 |
| Idaho | $80,620 | +16.8% | $62,382 | $58,210 – $96,500 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $80,250 | +0.5% | $63,265 | $53,690 – $106,530 | 200 |
| Nevada | $80,040 | −14.9% | $65,138 | $52,000 – $96,370 | 50 |
| Arizona | $79,770 | −5.7% | $63,163 | $57,330 – $100,210 | 600 |
| Georgia | $79,060 | +16.5% | $60,968 | $60,240 – $100,650 | 1,820 |
| Colorado | $79,000 | −1.6% | $61,639 | $59,460 – $126,990 | 220 |
| North Carolina | $78,710 | +26.8% | $61,571 | $52,730 – $107,900 | 520 |
| Indiana | $76,770 | +25.7% | $60,602 | $51,970 – $81,030 | 60 |
| Missouri | $71,520 | −9.3% | $56,720 | $50,190 – $100,660 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $70,640 | +1.9% | $55,892 | $48,300 – $108,840 | 530 |
| Mississippi | $65,830 | −1.1% | $53,173 | $48,280 – $88,440 | 160 |
| Utah | $65,270 | +9.7% | $52,653 | $55,690 – $85,650 | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $65,230 | +1.7% | $52,503 | $51,530 – $101,920 | 130 |
| Tennessee | $60,820 | +16.1% | $51,049 | $45,380 – $82,230 | 480 |
| Ohio | $60,080 | +3.0% | $49,584 | $47,310 – $88,900 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $59,900 | +37.7% | $50,310 | $43,310 – $91,570 | 80 |
| Kansas | $59,810 | −10.4% | $47,700 | $46,870 – $79,410 | 170 |
| Michigan | $58,280 | +3.0% | $46,782 | $46,180 – $86,860 | 300 |
| Montana | $57,420 | — | $46,375 | $39,550 – $72,850 | — |
| Minnesota | $55,660 | −17.6% | $44,641 | $32,680 – $72,420 | — |
| Arkansas | $54,160 | +12.4% | $43,798 | $36,660 – $103,490 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $42,440 | −8.7% | $34,913 | $39,870 – $47,640 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a avionics technician make?
The national median salary for avionics technicians is $82,280 a year ($39.56 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,410 and the top 10% earn over $113,680. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays avionics technicians the most?
Pennsylvania has the highest median pay at $117,470. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many avionics technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 18,830 people work as avionics technicians nationwide.