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Job outlook for aircraft engine mechanics in the United States
Are aircraft engine mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, aircraft engine mechanic jobs are in demand. Aircraft engine mechanic demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Aircraft engine mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of aircraft engine mechanic jobs and the average aircraft engine mechanic salary over time.
Aircraft engine mechanic jobs over time
Aircraft engine mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,313 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,343 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,395 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,378 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,376 | 0.00% |
Average aircraft engine mechanic salary over time
Aircraft engine mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,092 | $26.97 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $54,108 | $26.01 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $53,120 | $25.54 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $51,516 | $24.77 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $50,799 | $24.42 | +3.1% |
Aircraft engine mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of aircraft engine mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where aircraft engine mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for aircraft engine mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 519 | 16% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 157 | 15% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 99 | 13% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 93 | 12% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 94 | 10% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 60 | 10% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 59 | 10% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 176 | 9% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 82 | 9% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 525 | 8% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 478 | 8% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 419 | 8% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 391 | 8% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 252 | 8% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 176 | 8% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 130 | 8% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 57 | 8% |
| 18 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 579 | 7% |
| 19 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 352 | 7% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 221 | 7% |
Most common cities for aircraft engine mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westfield | 2 | 5% | $63,509 |
| 2 | Bossier City | 1 | 1% | $50,481 |
| 3 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $49,302 |
| 4 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $43,747 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $49,880 |
| 6 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $52,841 |
| 7 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $60,328 |
| 8 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $31,404 |