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Job outlook for avionics test technicians in the United States
Avionics test technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected avionics test technician job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 9,000 new jobs for avionics test technicians are projected over the next decade.
Avionics test technician salaries have increased 12% for avionics test technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,634 avionics test technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 25,166 active avionics test technician job openings in the US.
The average avionics test technician salary is $73,606.
Are avionics test technician jobs in demand?
Avionics test technician job and salary trends over time
Avionics test technician jobs over time
Avionics test technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,634 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 13,160 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 13,382 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,604 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 11,456 | 0.00% |
Average avionics test technician salary over time
Avionics test technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,606 | $35.39 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $71,284 | $34.27 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $69,592 | $33.46 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $67,975 | $32.68 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $65,924 | $31.69 | +3.8% |
Avionics test technician jobs by state
Most common states for avionics test technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 105 | 15% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 106 | 14% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 85 | 14% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 880 | 13% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 727 | 13% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 719 | 12% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 164 | 12% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 350 | 11% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 144 | 11% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 108 | 11% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 843 | 10% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 367 | 10% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 316 | 10% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 490 | 9% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 425 | 9% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 792 | 8% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 447 | 8% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 236 | 8% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 84 | 8% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 57 | 8% |
Most common cities for avionics test technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorne | 1 | 1% | $83,468 |
| 2 | Minneapolis | 2 | 0% | $70,382 |
Avionics Test Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of avionics test technician experts
Guilford Technical Community College
Nicolas Yale
GTCC Director of Aviation ProgramsGuilford Technical Community College
Aviation Campus
What skills will help Avionics Test Technicians earn the most?
Nicolas Yale: Professional Piloting and Aviation Maintenance positions likely will have the highest wage expansion in the next 5-10 years with the largest numbers of jobs opening. Technicians need their basic licenses and will need avionics and electronics experience and training to keep up with the technological changes quickly being rolled out. It is nearly impossible to compare aircraft being sold today to those ten years ago. Technology has changed how they are flown, maintained, and what you need to know to operate them in a technical operation. Starting wages are already higher than most industries, and increase scales are the steepest seen in years to retain talent. Good lines of flight and good shifts for work will come quickly in this industry, which is hiring quickly. Seniority determines good options, and growth will continually move you up the list.