How much does an avionics technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $39.56 an hour or $6,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.56
- Average (mean)
- $83,380
- Jobs
- 18,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| Median | $82,280 | $39.56 | |
| 75th | $99,110 | $47.65 | |
| 90th | $113,700 | $54.65 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Pennsylvania | $117,500 |
| New Jersey | $100,300 |
| Maryland | $97,490 |
| Alabama | $95,920 |
| Alaska | $94,810 |
| New Mexico | $94,020 |
| California | $92,480 |
| Washington | $91,380 |
| Massachusetts | $89,340 |
| New Hampshire | $86,830 |
| Hawaii | $86,260 |
| Virginia | $85,660 |
| Wyoming | $84,360 |
| Oregon | $83,830 |
| Florida | $83,800 |
| South Dakota | $83,220 |
| New York | $83,150 |
| Texas | $81,950 |
| South Carolina | $81,720 |
| Illinois | $81,170 |
| Idaho | $80,620 |
| Louisiana | $80,250 |
| Nevada | $80,040 |
| Arizona | $79,770 |
| Georgia | $79,060 |
| Colorado | $79,000 |
| North Carolina | $78,710 |
| Indiana | $76,770 |
| Missouri | $71,520 |
| Oklahoma | $70,640 |
| Mississippi | $65,830 |
| Utah | $65,270 |
| Wisconsin | $65,230 |
| Tennessee | $60,820 |
| Ohio | $60,080 |
| North Dakota | $59,900 |
| Kansas | $59,810 |
| Michigan | $58,280 |
| Montana | $57,420 |
| Minnesota | $55,660 |
| Arkansas | $54,160 |
| Kentucky | $42,440 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $129,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $117,500 |
| Tulsa, OK | $108,800 |
| Portland, OR | $107,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $101,900 |
| Baltimore, MD | $101,900 |
| Mobile, AL | $100,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $100,200 |
| Washington, DC | $99,420 |
| New York, NY | $98,630 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,020 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $97,620 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $97,240 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $95,830 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $95,320 |
In other countries
Avionics Technician belongs to the international group "Electronics mechanics and servicers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
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- Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer$84,890
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$74,090
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$103,000
- Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer$48,420
- Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer$52,600
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$60,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does an avionics technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $39.56 ($82,280 a year).
How much does an avionics technician make a month?
About $6,857 a month before tax, based on a median of $82,280 a year.
How much does an avionics technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,410 or less a year ($23.75 an hour); the top 10% make $113,700 or more.
Which state pays avionics technicians the most?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $117,500 a year, followed by New Jersey ($100,300) and Maryland ($97,490).
Which city pays avionics technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $129,300 a year.
How many avionics technicians are there in the United States?
About 18,830 people work as avionics 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.