National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
Aircraft Mechanic pay, ranked across all 50 states
Nationally, aircraft mechanics earn a median $79,870 a year ($38.40/hr), with the top 10% above $128,890. 138,090 people do this work in the US. Pick your state below for the full pay range, the apprenticeship path, and the 10-year math against a college degree.
Reviewed by Brad Zemke, third-generation tradesman, 20+ years in the field.
| # | State | Median | Top 10% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $105,370 | $133,790 | Details → |
| 2 | New York | $102,800 | $240,310 | Details → |
| 3 | Maryland | $100,500 | $121,100 | Details → |
| 4 | Washington | $98,980 | $117,740 | Details → |
| 5 | Connecticut | $96,830 | $127,050 | Details → |
| 6 | Nevada | $94,890 | $113,290 | Details → |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $93,040 | $133,400 | Details → |
| 8 | Alaska | $91,150 | $122,880 | Details → |
| 9 | Hawaii | $90,830 | $130,560 | Details → |
| 10 | California | $86,100 | $116,690 | Details → |
| 11 | New Mexico | $84,440 | $99,020 | Details → |
| 12 | Texas | $84,440 | $122,180 | Details → |
| 13 | Delaware | $83,550 | $116,370 | Details → |
| 14 | Oregon | $82,850 | $135,770 | Details → |
| 15 | Alabama | $82,260 | $98,440 | Details → |
| 16 | Virginia | $82,200 | $125,170 | Details → |
| 17 | Colorado | $82,080 | $130,160 | Details → |
| 18 | Minnesota | $81,980 | $133,020 | Details → |
| 19 | Illinois | $81,680 | $130,950 | Details → |
| 20 | Tennessee | $81,040 | $167,410 | Details → |
| 21 | Ohio | $80,570 | $132,850 | Details → |
| 22 | Kansas | $80,270 | $98,070 | Details → |
| 23 | Louisiana | $79,780 | $107,830 | Details → |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $79,610 | $99,910 | Details → |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $78,000 | $136,510 | Details → |
| 26 | North Dakota | $77,740 | $99,170 | Details → |
| 27 | North Carolina | $76,980 | $112,050 | Details → |
| 28 | Florida | $76,940 | $130,190 | Details → |
| 29 | Vermont | $76,370 | $98,810 | Details → |
| 30 | South Dakota | $75,750 | $89,360 | Details → |
| 31 | Georgia | $75,640 | $133,250 | Details → |
| 32 | Arizona | $75,300 | $121,480 | Details → |
| 33 | South Carolina | $75,160 | $84,600 | Details → |
| 34 | Michigan | $74,900 | $118,100 | Details → |
| 35 | Mississippi | $74,880 | $88,340 | Details → |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $74,390 | $108,770 | Details → |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $73,930 | $99,850 | Details → |
| 38 | Missouri | $71,470 | $97,160 | Details → |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $70,720 | $96,530 | Details → |
| 40 | Utah | $70,160 | $104,550 | Details → |
| 41 | Iowa | $69,890 | $93,130 | Details → |
| 42 | Kentucky | $67,920 | $156,910 | Details → |
| 43 | Maine | $67,890 | $118,500 | Details → |
| 44 | Arkansas | $65,420 | $78,690 | Details → |
| 45 | Montana | $64,170 | $97,200 | Details → |
| 46 | Nebraska | $64,020 | $98,020 | Details → |
| 47 | Indiana | $63,400 | $90,060 | Details → |
| 48 | Idaho | $61,250 | $98,260 | Details → |
| 49 | Wyoming | $56,680 | $99,540 | Details → |
| 50 | West Virginia | $45,470 | $78,710 | Details → |
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