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Aviation maintenance technician salary
Average aviation maintenance technician salary
$51,794
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Average aviation maintenance technician salary by state
Highest paying states for aviation maintenance technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $60,158 | $28.92 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $58,290 | $28.02 |
| 3 | Iowa | $50,917 | $24.48 |
| 4 | Utah | $54,949 | $26.42 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $61,323 | $29.48 |
| 6 | Delaware | $59,937 | $28.82 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $58,096 | $27.93 |
| 8 | Washington | $61,456 | $29.55 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $51,984 | $24.99 |
| 10 | Mississippi | $50,238 | $24.15 |
| 11 | Indiana | $50,017 | $24.05 |
| 12 | Idaho | $54,339 | $26.12 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $56,553 | $27.19 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $49,858 | $23.97 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $49,973 | $24.03 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $51,628 | $24.82 |
| 17 | Oregon | $55,964 | $26.91 |
| 18 | Illinois | $53,655 | $25.80 |
| 19 | California | $60,886 | $29.27 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $49,841 | $23.96 |
| 21 | Missouri | $50,284 | $24.18 |
| 22 | Kansas | $50,389 | $24.23 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $47,072 | $22.63 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $54,577 | $26.24 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $57,931 | $27.85 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $47,743 | $22.95 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $48,306 | $23.22 |
| 28 | Maine | $45,357 | $21.81 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $47,735 | $22.95 |
| 30 | Vermont | $47,231 | $22.71 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $48,528 | $23.33 |
| 32 | Texas | $44,975 | $21.62 |
| 33 | Arizona | $45,198 | $21.73 |
| 34 | Alabama | $46,627 | $22.42 |
| 35 | Ohio | $44,294 | $21.30 |
| 36 | New York | $48,902 | $23.51 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $41,558 | $19.98 |
| 38 | Maryland | $48,701 | $23.41 |
| 39 | Montana | $41,676 | $20.04 |
| 40 | Michigan | $45,307 | $21.78 |
| 41 | Alaska | $39,481 | $18.98 |
| 42 | Florida | $40,775 | $19.60 |
| 43 | Colorado | $46,539 | $22.37 |
| 44 | Georgia | $41,095 | $19.76 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $38,837 | $18.67 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $41,035 | $19.73 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $40,863 | $19.65 |
| 48 | Virginia | $45,125 | $21.69 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $41,574 | $19.99 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $38,865 | $18.69 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $40,758 | $19.60 |
Aviation maintenance technician salary details
An aviation maintenance technician's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $75,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an aviation maintenance technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
| Average | $51,794 | $4,316 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Highest paying aviation maintenance technician jobs
The highest paying types of aviation maintenance technicians are electrical system specialist, avionics test technician, and aviation electronics technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic | $47,149 | $3,929 | $22.67 | 100,534 |
| Light Wheel Mechanic | $41,948 | $3,496 | $20.17 | 90,297 |
| Equipment Mechanic | $45,435 | $3,786 | $21.84 | 50,409 |
| Lead Mechanic | $54,471 | $4,539 | $26.19 | 86,668 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $60,496 | $5,041 | $29.08 | 35,667 |
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Aviation maintenance technician salary trends
The average aviation maintenance technician salary has risen by $10,017 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average aviation maintenance technician earned $41,777 annually, but today, they earn $51,794 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for aviation maintenance technicians over the last decade.
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Average aviation maintenance technician salary over time
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Aviation maintenance technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,800 | $24.90 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $50,200 | $24.12 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $49,000 | $23.54 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $47,800 | $23.00 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $46,400 | $22.30 | +3.7% |
Recently added aviation maintenance technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska System | Aviation Maintenance Technician II | Anchorage, AK | 06/30/2025 | $84,878 |
| Saint Francis University | Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor of Practice | Loretto, PA | 06/30/2025 | $60,000 |
| General Dynamics | Aviation Maintenance Technician II | Long Beach, CA | 06/28/2025 | $70,708 |
| Aerotek | Aviation Maintenance Technician | Oklahoma City, OK | 06/28/2025 | $66,784 |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | Aviation Maintenance Technician II | Long Beach, CA | 06/26/2025 | $70,708 |
| Aerotek | Aviation Maintenance Technician | Wichita, KS | 06/25/2025 | $66,784 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System | Aviation Maintenance Technician-Fixed Wing | Rochester, MN | 06/25/2025 | $70,353 |
| Boeing | Aviation Maintenance Technician & Inspector-Flight Test | Edwards Air Force Base, CA | 06/24/2025 | $77,219 |
| Air Methods | Tourism Aviation Maintenance Tech Lead | Kahului, HI | 06/24/2025 | $68,094 |
| Aerotek | Aviation Technician | Garland, TX | 06/20/2025 | $54,262 |
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