How much does an avionics mechanic make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,085 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,993
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $90,720 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $88,610 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $82,930 |
| 4. United States | $73,020 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $65,660 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $160 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fire alarm technician$67,250
- Electrician$62,990
- Car electrician$69,650
- Electric powerline worker$90,680
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Alaska | $95,910 |
| Connecticut | $90,940 |
| Washington | $90,920 |
| California | $89,300 |
| Massachusetts | $88,300 |
| New York | $87,780 |
| New Jersey | $87,570 |
| North Dakota | $87,480 |
| Hawaii | $86,290 |
| Wyoming | $86,140 |
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| New Hampshire | $85,150 |
| District of Columbia | $83,460 |
| Oregon | $83,430 |
| Colorado | $81,550 |
| Maryland | $80,610 |
| Minnesota | $80,570 |
| Delaware | $80,020 |
| Vermont | $79,910 |
| Montana | $79,870 |
| Wisconsin | $79,350 |
| Rhode Island | $77,950 |
| Nevada | $77,880 |
| Virginia | $77,840 |
| Maine | $77,240 |
| Illinois | $76,840 |
| Utah | $76,290 |
| Kansas | $76,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,180 |
| Iowa | $75,920 |
| South Dakota | $75,860 |
| Oklahoma | $75,640 |
| Ohio | $75,610 |
| New Mexico | $75,370 |
| Texas | $74,670 |
| Arizona | $74,650 |
| Michigan | $74,600 |
| Indiana | $74,480 |
| Missouri | $74,280 |
| Georgia | $74,220 |
| North Carolina | $74,160 |
| Alabama | $73,700 |
| Nebraska | $73,550 |
| Florida | $73,370 |
| Idaho | $73,280 |
| South Carolina | $73,160 |
| Louisiana | $73,120 |
| Kentucky | $72,690 |
| Tennessee | $72,150 |
| Arkansas | $70,100 |
| Mississippi | $69,320 |
| West Virginia | $69,210 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an avionics mechanic make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,085 a month, $73,020 a year.
How much does an avionics mechanic make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $46,850 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $107,900.
Which country pays an avionics mechanic the most?
United States, with a median of $73,020 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an avionics mechanic the most?
Alaska, with a median of $95,910 a year.
Does an avionics mechanic make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $73,020 a year against $60,040 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an avionics mechanic or a fire alarm technician?
An avionics mechanic: $73,020 a year against $67,250 for a fire alarm technician, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate