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How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make in Charleston?

$81,690a year

Median yearly pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $39.27 an hour or $6,808 a month.

Hourly
$39.27
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
48 of 208
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,820Median: $81,690Highest 10%: $93,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$65,820$31.64
25th$74,240$35.69
Median$81,690$39.27
75th$82,820$39.82
90th$93,160$44.79

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians.

Greenville, SC$81,450
Charlotte, NC$78,580
Hilton Head Island, SC$76,780
Columbia, SC$73,110
Myrtle Beach, SC$59,360
Augusta, GA$57,840
Spartanburg, SC$50,050
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician salary in South Carolina Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$88,130
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$87,090
Avionics Technician$84,930
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,300
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$75,570
Maintenance Worker$75,190
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$63,080
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,080
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$61,960
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,000
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $39.27 ($81,690 a year).

Do aircraft mechanic and service technicians make more in Charleston than the national average?

Yes: $81,690 against $79,870 nationally, 2% more.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $75,160, so Charleston pays 9% more.

Where does Charleston rank for aircraft mechanic and service technician pay?

48 of 208 metro areas with data.

How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $65,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,160 or more.

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.