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How much does an avionics technician make in Charleston?

$84,930a year

Median yearly pay for avionics technicians in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $40.83 an hour or $7,078 a month.

Hourly
$40.83
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
26 of 64
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,050Median: $84,930Highest 10%: $94,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,050$22.14
25th$83,160$39.98
Median$84,930$40.83
75th$91,520$44.00
90th$94,000$45.19

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for avionics technicians.

Charlotte, NC$101,900
Avionics Technician salary in South Carolina Avionics 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
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$81,690
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 avionics technician make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $40.83 ($84,930 a year).

Do avionics technicians make more in Charleston than the national average?

Yes: $84,930 against $82,280 nationally, 3% more.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $81,720, so Charleston pays 4% more.

Where does Charleston rank for avionics technician pay?

26 of 64 metro areas with data.

How much does an avionics technician make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,000 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.