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Aviation ordnance technician salary
Average aviation ordnance technician salary
$62,014
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Average aviation ordnance technician salary by state
Highest paying states for aviation ordnance technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $79,681 | $38.31 |
| 2 | Utah | $70,742 | $34.01 |
| 3 | Arizona | $72,746 | $34.97 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $73,782 | $35.47 |
| 5 | Alabama | $66,747 | $32.09 |
| 6 | Alaska | $69,205 | $33.27 |
| 7 | Delaware | $67,923 | $32.66 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $69,455 | $33.39 |
| 9 | Texas | $73,703 | $35.43 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $63,286 | $30.43 |
| 11 | Washington | $76,057 | $36.57 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $66,747 | $32.09 |
| 13 | California | $82,740 | $39.78 |
| 14 | Missouri | $67,172 | $32.29 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $67,039 | $32.23 |
| 16 | Kansas | $68,061 | $32.72 |
| 17 | Iowa | $63,398 | $30.48 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $62,453 | $30.03 |
| 19 | Idaho | $67,156 | $32.29 |
| 20 | Indiana | $63,341 | $30.45 |
| 21 | Illinois | $65,695 | $31.58 |
| 22 | Colorado | $62,509 | $30.05 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $65,340 | $31.41 |
| 24 | Oregon | $66,725 | $32.08 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $64,348 | $30.94 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $64,461 | $30.99 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $58,464 | $28.11 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $69,605 | $33.46 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $58,076 | $27.92 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $62,209 | $29.91 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $58,148 | $27.96 |
| 32 | Georgia | $57,629 | $27.71 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $59,607 | $28.66 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $55,446 | $26.66 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $57,455 | $27.62 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $56,322 | $27.08 |
| 37 | Florida | $52,741 | $25.36 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $53,198 | $25.58 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $54,200 | $26.06 |
| 40 | Montana | $52,326 | $25.16 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $55,790 | $26.82 |
| 42 | Maryland | $57,662 | $27.72 |
| 43 | Virginia | $56,441 | $27.14 |
| 44 | Vermont | $45,294 | $21.78 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $50,358 | $24.21 |
| 46 | Maine | $43,121 | $20.73 |
| 47 | Ohio | $54,037 | $25.98 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $48,199 | $23.17 |
| 49 | New York | $51,118 | $24.58 |
| 50 | Michigan | $51,280 | $24.65 |
| 51 | Massachusetts | $51,253 | $24.64 |
Aviation ordnance technician salary details
An aviation ordnance technician's salary ranges from $43,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $89,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an aviation ordnance technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $89,000 | $7,417 | $43 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| Average | $62,014 | $5,168 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
Highest paying aviation ordnance technician jobs
The highest paying types of aviation ordnance technicians are automatic pilot mechanic, electrical system specialist, and avionics systems integration specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Avionics Technician | $55,545 | $4,629 | $26.70 | 25,603 |
| Aviation Maintenance Technician | $51,794 | $4,316 | $24.90 | 102,259 |
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Aviation ordnance technician salary trends
The average aviation ordnance technician salary has risen by $11,994 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average aviation ordnance technician earned $50,021 annually, but today, they earn $62,014 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for aviation ordnance technicians over the last decade.
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Average aviation ordnance technician salary over time
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Aviation ordnance technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,000 | $29.81 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $60,100 | $28.87 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $58,600 | $28.19 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $57,300 | $27.53 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $55,500 | $26.70 | +3.7% |
Recently added aviation ordnance technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotek | Aviation Technician | Oklahoma City, OK | 05/24/2025 | $93,915 |
| Heico Corp | Aviation Technician I | Snohomish, WA | 05/15/2025 | $41,740 |
| Heico Corp | Aviation Technician I | Snohomish, WA | 04/27/2025 | $41,740 |
| General Atomics | Aviation Technician | Emerado, ND | 04/10/2025 | $34,720 |
| Aerotek | Aviation Technician | Huntsville, AL | 02/01/2025 | $53,323 |
| The Staffing Resource Group, Inc. | Aviation Technician | Tucson, AZ | 01/21/2025 | $58,436 |
| Jet Midwest | AAT | Aviation Technician | Kansas City, MO | 01/10/2025 | $45,914 |
| Belcan Corp | Ordnance Technician | Edwards Air Force Base, CA | 12/11/2024 | $83,480 |
| Randstad Us | Pneumatic Aviation Technician | Miami, FL | 07/18/2024 | $49,000 |
| Atlantic Aviation | No Experience Required-Aviation Technician | Juneau, AK | 05/10/2024 | $37,566 |
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