Avionics Technician Salary
Avionics Technicians earn a median $82,280 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$82,280
$39.56 per hour
Range
$49,410 – $113,680
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
18,830
across the U.S.
Avionics Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$66,714
per year · effective tax rate 18.9%
$5,559Monthly
$2,780Twice a month
$2,566Every 2 weeks
$32.07Hourly
- 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 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $87,090 | $70,098 | $67,997 | 870 |
| 3 | Atlanta, GA | $89,180 | $67,562 | $67,523 | 650 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $98,020 | $71,627 | $63,070 | 500 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $85,870 | $69,240 | $60,654 | 750 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $100,200
- Los Angeles, CA — $98,020
- Atlanta, GA — $89,180
- Dallas, TX — $87,090
- Miami, FL — $85,870
Avionics Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $117,470 | $87,864 | $76,420 – $123,770 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $100,250 | $75,160 | $43,940 – $130,680 | 260 |
| Maryland | $97,490 | $73,147 | $75,040 – $103,960 | 160 |
| Alabama | $95,920 | $71,779 | $62,330 – $100,220 | 910 |
| Alaska | $94,810 | $75,529 | $60,130 – $112,000 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $94,020 | $71,697 | $75,980 – $95,370 | — |
| California | $92,480 | $68,316 | $58,670 – $126,600 | 1,220 |
| Washington | $91,380 | $73,116 | $67,540 – $116,920 | 3,400 |
| Massachusetts | $89,340 | $67,434 | $79,040 – $89,680 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $86,830 | $69,915 | $65,910 – $107,450 | 30 |
| Hawaii | $86,260 | $64,488 | $54,210 – $114,700 | 90 |
| Virginia | $85,660 | $64,980 | $62,090 – $100,870 | 250 |
| Wyoming | $84,360 | $68,177 | $77,060 – $97,810 | — |
| Oregon | $83,830 | $61,299 | $55,040 – $107,370 | 140 |
| Florida | $83,800 | $67,783 | $53,180 – $134,060 | 2,400 |
| South Dakota | $83,220 | $67,375 | $61,510 – $90,810 | 40 |
| New York | $83,150 | $63,433 | $70,980 – $104,890 | 130 |
| Texas | $81,950 | $66,482 | $47,880 – $106,820 | 1,710 |
| South Carolina | $81,720 | $62,574 | $45,270 – $91,520 | 270 |
| Illinois | $81,170 | $62,060 | $38,640 – $130,700 | 300 |
| Idaho | $80,620 | $62,382 | $58,210 – $96,500 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $80,250 | $63,265 | $53,690 – $106,530 | 200 |
| Nevada | $80,040 | $65,138 | $52,000 – $96,370 | 50 |
| Arizona | $79,770 | $63,163 | $57,330 – $100,210 | 600 |
| Georgia | $79,060 | $60,968 | $60,240 – $100,650 | 1,820 |
| Colorado | $79,000 | $61,639 | $59,460 – $126,990 | 220 |
| North Carolina | $78,710 | $61,571 | $52,730 – $107,900 | 520 |
| Indiana | $76,770 | $60,602 | $51,970 – $81,030 | 60 |
| Missouri | $71,520 | $56,720 | $50,190 – $100,660 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $70,640 | $55,892 | $48,300 – $108,840 | 530 |
| Mississippi | $65,830 | $53,173 | $48,280 – $88,440 | 160 |
| Utah | $65,270 | $52,653 | $55,690 – $85,650 | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $65,230 | $52,503 | $51,530 – $101,920 | 130 |
| Tennessee | $60,820 | $51,049 | $45,380 – $82,230 | 480 |
| Ohio | $60,080 | $49,584 | $47,310 – $88,900 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $59,900 | $50,310 | $43,310 – $91,570 | 80 |
| Kansas | $59,810 | $47,700 | $46,870 – $79,410 | 170 |
| Michigan | $58,280 | $46,782 | $46,180 – $86,860 | 300 |
| Montana | $57,420 | $46,375 | $39,550 – $72,850 | — |
| Minnesota | $55,660 | $44,641 | $32,680 – $72,420 | — |
| Arkansas | $54,160 | $43,798 | $36,660 – $103,490 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $42,440 | $34,913 | $39,870 – $47,640 | — |
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.