SOC 493011

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Excludes "Avionics Technicians" (49-2091).

National Median

$78,680

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$78,680

Entry Level (10th pct)

$47,790

Experienced (90th pct)

$120,080

Total Employed

136,390

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$47,790 - $61,920
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$61,920 - $95,050
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$95,050 - $120,080

Highest Paying Locations for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$103,750

+31.9% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$100,320

+27.5% vs national

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

$99,510

+26.5% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$98,730

+25.5% vs national

Lexington Park, MD

$98,070

+24.6% vs national

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$103,750	340
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$100,320	1,030
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$99,510	1,800
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$98,730	3,760
Lexington Park, MD	$98,070	210
New Jersey	$97,730	1,950
Nevada	$97,690	2,300
Maryland	$97,660	1,630
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$96,290	50
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$95,920	3,200
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$95,690	1,410
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$95,310	100
Yuba City, CA	$95,060	100
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$94,450	810
New York	$93,200	2,940
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$92,210	1,700
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$92,190	100
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$91,640	270
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$90,670	110
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$90,230	240
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$90,220	680
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$89,960	2,570
Vallejo, CA	$89,650	100
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$89,270	3,100
Bismarck, ND	$88,570	40
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$88,280	7,180
Massachusetts	$87,270	1,630
Alabama	$86,780	4,600
Minnesota	$86,640	2,230
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$86,640	2,000
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$86,340	280
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$86,010	3,670
Boulder, CO	$85,850	30
Anchorage, AK	$85,840	950
Alaska	$85,840	1,350
Tennessee	$85,580	4,980
Reno, NV	$85,570	240
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$85,550	4,860
Lafayette, LA	$85,340	270
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$85,110	1,860
Washington	$85,010	4,230
Delaware	$85,000	280
California	$84,910	12,820
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$84,870	150
Urban Honolulu, HI	$84,170	930
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$84,110	730
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$84,000	2,150
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$83,870	130
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	$83,820	60
Wichita Falls, TX	$83,810	400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians is $78,680, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicianss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $103,750.

How much can an experienced Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make?

Top-earning Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicianss (90th percentile) make $120,080 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.