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.
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 | Memphis, TN | $92,180 | $73,679 | $79,930 | 2,140 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $103,900 | $81,924 | $73,717 | 3,950 |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | $98,300 | $73,505 | $73,462 | 2,770 |
| 5 | Las Vegas, NV | $91,940 | $73,510 | $73,352 | 1,900 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $94,920 | $75,606 | $73,340 | 8,000 |
| 7 | Orlando, FL | $92,430 | $73,855 | $72,822 | 2,380 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $100,610 | $74,774 | $72,179 | 2,090 |
| 9 | Baltimore, MD | $100,940 | $75,410 | $72,172 | 580 |
| 10 | Mobile, AL | $82,260 | $62,852 | $71,343 | 840 |
| 11 | Anchorage, AK | $94,120 | $75,043 | $71,185 | 1,010 |
| 12 | Cincinnati, OH | $85,410 | $67,350 | $70,619 | 1,370 |
| 13 | Corpus Christi, TX | $80,270 | $65,300 | $70,464 | 650 |
| 14 | Houston, TX | $85,400 | $68,909 | $69,867 | 2,710 |
| 15 | Austin, TX | $84,440 | $68,234 | $69,579 | 560 |
| 16 | San Antonio, TX | $78,240 | $63,872 | $67,435 | 2,180 |
| 17 | Bakersfield, CA | $91,750 | $67,880 | $67,284 | 710 |
| 18 | Greenville, SC | $81,450 | $62,400 | $66,910 | 510 |
| 19 | Hartford, CT | $87,730 | $67,298 | $65,499 | 600 |
| 20 | Louisville, KY | $76,800 | $60,288 | $64,775 | 470 |
| 21 | Boston, MA | $93,280 | $70,008 | $64,663 | 1,220 |
| 22 | Minneapolis, MN | $90,050 | $67,580 | $64,471 | 2,110 |
| 23 | Washington, DC | $93,910 | $69,882 | $64,180 | 1,440 |
| 24 | St. Louis, MO | $77,600 | $60,712 | $63,848 | 890 |
| 25 | Philadelphia, PA | $84,100 | $65,412 | $63,783 | 1,280 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $127,140
- Seattle, WA — $103,900
- Baltimore, MD — $100,940
- Chicago, IL — $100,610
- Atlanta, GA — $98,300
- Dallas, TX — $94,920
- Anchorage, AK — $94,120
- Washington, DC — $93,910
- San Francisco, CA — $93,400
- Boston, MA — $93,280
- Orlando, FL — $92,430
- Memphis, TN — $92,180
- Las Vegas, NV — $91,940
- Bakersfield, CA — $91,750
- Urban Honolulu, HI — $90,110
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $105,370 | $78,436 | $72,760 – $133,790 | 1,900 |
| New York | $102,800 | $76,125 | $63,380 – $239,200+ | 4,300 |
| Maryland | $100,500 | $75,122 | $65,960 – $121,100 | 1,070 |
| Washington | $98,980 | $78,462 | $58,450 – $117,740 | 4,480 |
| Connecticut | $96,830 | $73,199 | $60,390 – $127,050 | 1,430 |
| Nevada | $94,890 | $75,585 | $61,010 – $113,290 | 2,570 |
| Massachusetts | $93,040 | $69,852 | $75,180 – $133,400 | 1,410 |
| Alaska | $91,150 | $72,954 | $54,530 – $122,880 | 1,470 |
| Hawaii | $90,830 | $67,356 | $62,570 – $130,560 | 1,150 |
| California | $86,100 | $64,504 | $53,860 – $116,690 | 12,590 |
| New Mexico | $84,440 | $65,427 | $49,690 – $99,020 | 860 |
| Texas | $84,440 | $68,234 | $48,600 – $122,180 | 16,850 |
| Delaware | $83,550 | $63,434 | $63,280 – $116,370 | 240 |
| Oregon | $82,850 | $60,695 | $59,330 – $135,770 | 1,080 |
| Alabama | $82,260 | $62,852 | $48,350 – $98,440 | 4,310 |
| Virginia | $82,200 | $62,745 | $58,150 – $125,170 | 2,260 |
| Colorado | $82,080 | $63,670 | $60,960 – $130,160 | 2,690 |
| Minnesota | $81,980 | $62,452 | $52,100 – $133,020 | 2,390 |
| Illinois | $81,680 | $62,394 | $46,460 – $130,950 | 3,370 |
| Tennessee | $81,040 | $65,842 | $52,900 – $167,410 | 4,670 |
| Ohio | $80,570 | $64,078 | $51,490 – $132,850 | 2,840 |
| Kansas | $80,270 | $61,621 | $50,630 – $98,070 | 1,440 |
| Louisiana | $79,780 | $62,948 | $47,840 – $107,830 | 1,150 |
| New Hampshire | $79,610 | $64,836 | $59,560 – $99,910 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,000 | $61,308 | $48,560 – $136,510 | 2,080 |
| North Dakota | $77,740 | $63,263 | $52,100 – $99,170 | 200 |
| North Carolina | $76,980 | $60,423 | $50,970 – $112,050 | 4,700 |
| Florida | $76,940 | $62,957 | $45,500 – $130,190 | 14,850 |
| Vermont | $76,370 | $59,976 | $55,610 – $98,810 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $75,750 | $62,120 | $51,160 – $89,360 | 150 |
| Georgia | $75,640 | $58,740 | $47,240 – $133,250 | 6,720 |
| Arizona | $75,300 | $60,130 | $48,290 – $121,480 | 5,670 |
| South Carolina | $75,160 | $58,353 | $45,230 – $84,600 | 1,660 |
| Michigan | $74,900 | $58,590 | $48,180 – $118,100 | 3,380 |
| Mississippi | $74,880 | $59,245 | $47,650 – $88,340 | 1,360 |
| Oklahoma | $74,390 | $58,361 | $51,130 – $108,770 | 8,550 |
| Wisconsin | $73,930 | $58,302 | $44,520 – $99,850 | 1,270 |
| Missouri | $71,470 | $56,687 | $45,620 – $97,160 | 1,700 |
| Rhode Island | $70,720 | $56,546 | $31,200 – $96,530 | 120 |
| Utah | $70,160 | $55,996 | $46,210 – $104,550 | 2,080 |
| Iowa | $69,890 | $55,994 | $33,740 – $93,130 | 330 |
| Kentucky | $67,920 | $54,352 | $45,210 – $156,910 | 1,680 |
| Maine | $67,890 | $53,190 | $57,000 – $118,500 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $65,420 | $52,406 | $39,900 – $78,690 | 720 |
| Montana | $64,170 | $51,476 | $47,100 – $97,200 | 310 |
| Nebraska | $64,020 | $51,587 | $47,440 – $98,020 | 410 |
| Indiana | $63,400 | $51,281 | $36,980 – $90,060 | 1,500 |
| Idaho | $61,250 | $49,256 | $44,840 – $98,260 | 600 |
| Wyoming | $56,680 | $47,722 | $35,460 – $99,540 | 340 |
| West Virginia | $45,470 | $37,396 | $35,220 – $78,710 | 590 |
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.
All 56 cities
- Anchorage, AK
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Bakersfield, CA
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Mobile, AL
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Ogden, UT
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Orlando, FL
- Palm Bay, FL
- Pensacola, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Warner Robins, GA
- Washington, DC
- Wichita, KS