Job outlook for aircraft mechanics in the United States

Aircraft mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected aircraft mechanic job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.

• About 9,000 new jobs for aircraft mechanics are projected over the next decade.

• Aircraft mechanic salaries have increased 10% for aircraft mechanics in the last 5 years.

• There are over 63,901 aircraft mechanics currently employed in the United States.

• There are 35,667 active aircraft mechanic job openings in the US.

• The average aircraft mechanic salary is $60,496.

Compare the number of aircraft mechanic jobs and the average aircraft mechanic salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of aircraft mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where aircraft mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.