How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $38.40 an hour or $6,656 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.40
- Average (mean)
- $84,740
- Jobs
- 138,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| Median | $79,870 | $38.40 | |
| 75th | $99,130 | $47.66 | |
| 90th | $128,900 | $61.97 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $105,400 |
| New York | $102,800 |
| Maryland | $100,500 |
| Washington | $98,980 |
| Connecticut | $96,830 |
| Nevada | $94,890 |
| Massachusetts | $93,040 |
| Alaska | $91,150 |
| Hawaii | $90,830 |
| California | $86,100 |
| New Mexico | $84,440 |
| Texas | $84,440 |
| Delaware | $83,550 |
| Oregon | $82,850 |
| Alabama | $82,260 |
| Virginia | $82,200 |
| Colorado | $82,080 |
| Minnesota | $81,980 |
| Illinois | $81,680 |
| Tennessee | $81,040 |
| Ohio | $80,570 |
| Kansas | $80,270 |
| Louisiana | $79,780 |
| New Hampshire | $79,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,000 |
| North Dakota | $77,740 |
| North Carolina | $76,980 |
| Florida | $76,940 |
| Vermont | $76,370 |
| South Dakota | $75,750 |
| Georgia | $75,640 |
| Arizona | $75,300 |
| South Carolina | $75,160 |
| Michigan | $74,900 |
| Mississippi | $74,880 |
| Oklahoma | $74,390 |
| Wisconsin | $73,930 |
| Missouri | $71,470 |
| Rhode Island | $70,720 |
| Utah | $70,160 |
| Iowa | $69,890 |
| Kentucky | $67,920 |
| Maine | $67,890 |
| Arkansas | $65,420 |
| Montana | $64,170 |
| Nebraska | $64,020 |
| Indiana | $63,400 |
| Idaho | $61,250 |
| Wyoming | $56,680 |
| West Virginia | $45,470 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $127,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $103,900 |
| Waterbury, CT | $101,700 |
| Trenton, NJ | $101,600 |
| Baltimore, MD | $100,900 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,600 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $100,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,760 |
| Atlanta, GA | $98,300 |
| Kahului, HI | $98,280 |
| Yuba City, CA | $97,240 |
| Dallas, TX | $94,920 |
| Anchorage, AK | $94,120 |
| Washington, DC | $93,910 |
| San Francisco, CA | $93,400 |
In other countries
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician belongs to the international group "Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers".
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- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$56,550
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,510
- Rail Car Repairer$67,530
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$57,550
- Motorcycle Mechanic$48,580
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$47,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $38.40 ($79,870 a year).
How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make a month?
About $6,656 a month before tax, based on a median of $79,870 a year.
How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,780 or less a year ($23.45 an hour); the top 10% make $128,900 or more.
Which state pays aircraft mechanic and service technicians the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $105,400 a year, followed by New York ($102,800) and Maryland ($100,500).
Which city pays aircraft mechanic and service technicians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $127,100 a year.
How many aircraft mechanic and service technicians are there in the United States?
About 138,090 people work as aircraft mechanic and service technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.