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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for aircraft mechanics in the United States. Aircraft mechanic positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for aircraft mechanics.Our research shows that Nevada is the best state in the country for aircraft mechanics.
The median salary for aircraft mechanics in Nevada is $69,861. Compare that to the median salary in Michigan of $49,181, which ranked worst for aircraft mechanics, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that Nevada is the best state for aircraft mechanic jobs, whereas Michigan is the worst.
10 best states for aircraft mechanics in 2025
1. Nevada
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 255 Average annual salary: $69,861 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.172. Delaware
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 138 Average annual salary: $71,796 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.063. South Carolina
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 552 Average annual salary: $64,647 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 1.184. Wyoming
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 84 Average annual salary: $61,950 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Location Quotient: 1.355. Connecticut
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 386 Average annual salary: $68,772 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 1.126. Virginia
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 831 Average annual salary: $73,904 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 0.857. Louisiana
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 421 Average annual salary: $62,270 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 1.268. Maryland
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 625 Average annual salary: $74,456 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 0.959. Pennsylvania
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 1,299 Average annual salary: $63,668 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 1.0710. Vermont
Total aircraft mechanic jobs: 92 Average annual salary: $63,545 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
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Detailed list of the best states for an aircraft mechanic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $69,861 | $40,000 | 2,998,039 | 255 |
| 2 | Delaware | $71,796 | $46,000 | 961,939 | 138 |
| 3 | South Carolina | $64,647 | $42,000 | 5,024,369 | 552 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $61,950 | $39,000 | 579,315 | 84 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $68,772 | $44,000 | 3,588,184 | 386 |
| 6 | Virginia | $73,904 | $48,000 | 8,470,020 | 831 |
| 7 | Louisiana | $62,270 | $39,000 | 4,684,333 | 421 |
| 8 | Maryland | $74,456 | $48,000 | 6,052,177 | 625 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $63,668 | $41,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,299 |
| 10 | Vermont | $63,545 | $40,000 | 623,657 | 92 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $60,659 | $39,000 | 755,393 | 121 |
| 12 | New York | $70,433 | $45,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,323 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $70,422 | $45,000 | 9,005,644 | 766 |
| 14 | Florida | $61,006 | $40,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,263 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $63,402 | $39,000 | 2,088,070 | 192 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $59,574 | $38,000 | 4,454,189 | 439 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $60,825 | $38,000 | 5,795,483 | 651 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $62,989 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 115 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $64,094 | $41,000 | 5,576,606 | 535 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $57,909 | $36,000 | 2,984,100 | 293 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $67,315 | $43,000 | 6,859,819 | 606 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $58,313 | $37,000 | 6,715,984 | 642 |
| 23 | Indiana | $57,594 | $37,000 | 6,666,818 | 772 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $57,902 | $37,000 | 1,920,076 | 249 |
| 25 | Iowa | $54,714 | $35,000 | 3,145,711 | 651 |
| 26 | Illinois | $61,645 | $39,000 | 12,802,023 | 998 |
| 27 | Washington | $59,975 | $33,000 | 7,405,743 | 868 |
| 28 | California | $67,884 | $37,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,270 |
| 29 | Arizona | $57,386 | $34,000 | 7,016,270 | 657 |
| 30 | Alabama | $54,216 | $34,000 | 4,874,747 | 643 |
| 31 | Texas | $57,083 | $35,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,149 |
| 32 | Montana | $55,024 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 191 |
| 33 | Alaska | $34,807 | $12,000 | 739,795 | 122 |
| 34 | Colorado | $58,880 | $37,000 | 5,607,154 | 650 |
| 35 | Ohio | $55,136 | $35,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,100 |
| 36 | Georgia | $54,757 | $35,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,309 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $53,410 | $34,000 | 3,004,279 | 326 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $62,927 | $40,000 | 693,972 | 60 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $55,722 | $35,000 | 1,815,857 | 124 |
| 40 | Maine | $55,244 | $35,000 | 1,335,907 | 147 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $55,473 | $35,000 | 869,666 | 98 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $56,836 | $36,000 | 1,342,795 | 179 |
| 43 | Oregon | $60,380 | $33,000 | 4,142,776 | 298 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $54,695 | $34,000 | 3,930,864 | 342 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $54,776 | $35,000 | 10,273,419 | 944 |
| 46 | Idaho | $55,538 | $32,000 | 1,716,943 | 158 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $32,096 | $11,000 | 1,427,538 | 88 |
| 48 | Utah | $43,655 | $26,000 | 3,101,833 | 370 |
| 49 | Missouri | $53,873 | $34,000 | 6,113,532 | 499 |
| 50 | Kansas | $52,188 | $33,000 | 2,913,123 | 239 |
| 51 | Michigan | $49,181 | $31,000 | 9,962,311 | 633 |
Highest paying states for aircraft mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Aircraft Mechanic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $69,861 |
| 2 | Delaware | $71,796 |
| 3 | South Carolina | $64,647 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $61,950 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $68,772 |
| 6 | Virginia | $73,904 |
| 7 | Louisiana | $62,270 |
| 8 | Maryland | $74,456 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $63,668 |
| 10 | Vermont | $63,545 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $60,659 |
| 12 | New York | $70,433 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $70,422 |
| 14 | Florida | $61,006 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $63,402 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $59,574 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $60,825 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $62,989 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $64,094 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $57,909 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $67,315 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $58,313 |
| 23 | Indiana | $57,594 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $57,902 |
| 25 | Iowa | $54,714 |
| 26 | Illinois | $61,645 |
| 27 | Washington | $59,975 |
| 28 | California | $67,884 |
| 29 | Arizona | $57,386 |
| 30 | Alabama | $54,216 |
| 31 | Texas | $57,083 |
| 32 | Montana | $55,024 |
| 33 | Alaska | $34,807 |
| 34 | Colorado | $58,880 |
| 35 | Ohio | $55,136 |
| 36 | Georgia | $54,757 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $53,410 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $62,927 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $55,722 |
| 40 | Maine | $55,244 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $55,473 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $56,836 |
| 43 | Oregon | $60,380 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $54,695 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $54,776 |
| 46 | Idaho | $55,538 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $32,096 |
| 48 | Utah | $43,655 |
| 49 | Missouri | $53,873 |
| 50 | Kansas | $52,188 |
| 51 | Michigan | $49,181 |
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Updated January 8, 2025