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Composite mechanic salary
Average composite mechanic salary
$52,555
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Average composite mechanic salary by state
Highest paying states for composite mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $74,844 | $35.98 |
| 2 | Nevada | $61,567 | $29.60 |
| 3 | Utah | $57,862 | $27.82 |
| 4 | Arizona | $58,603 | $28.17 |
| 5 | Delaware | $59,097 | $28.41 |
| 6 | Washington | $61,941 | $29.78 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $61,607 | $29.62 |
| 8 | Idaho | $58,545 | $28.15 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $56,947 | $27.38 |
| 10 | Oregon | $61,208 | $29.43 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $55,516 | $26.69 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $61,249 | $29.45 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $54,361 | $26.14 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $59,689 | $28.70 |
| 15 | Indiana | $53,141 | $25.55 |
| 16 | Mississippi | $52,599 | $25.29 |
| 17 | Vermont | $57,394 | $27.59 |
| 18 | Ohio | $55,286 | $26.58 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $60,982 | $29.32 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $55,172 | $26.52 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $52,467 | $25.22 |
| 22 | Maryland | $58,228 | $27.99 |
| 23 | California | $62,137 | $29.87 |
| 24 | Maine | $56,184 | $27.01 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $50,817 | $24.43 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $51,846 | $24.93 |
| 27 | Virginia | $56,794 | $27.30 |
| 28 | Texas | $53,237 | $25.59 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $53,331 | $25.64 |
| 30 | Alabama | $49,875 | $23.98 |
| 31 | Montana | $51,428 | $24.73 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $53,388 | $25.67 |
| 33 | New York | $58,264 | $28.01 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $58,062 | $27.91 |
| 35 | Michigan | $53,485 | $25.71 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $49,638 | $23.86 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $52,644 | $25.31 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $58,030 | $27.90 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $49,111 | $23.61 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $49,210 | $23.66 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $49,438 | $23.77 |
| 42 | Colorado | $52,847 | $25.41 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $49,804 | $23.94 |
| 44 | Iowa | $48,449 | $23.29 |
| 45 | Florida | $51,151 | $24.59 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $48,924 | $23.52 |
| 47 | Missouri | $50,427 | $24.24 |
| 48 | Georgia | $49,448 | $23.77 |
| 49 | Illinois | $50,667 | $24.36 |
| 50 | Kansas | $48,553 | $23.34 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $49,009 | $23.56 |
Composite mechanic salary details
A composite mechanic's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $83,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a composite mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $83,000 | $6,917 | $40 |
| 75th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| Average | $52,555 | $4,380 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying composite mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of composite mechanics are structures mechanic, mechanic, and laminator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structures Mechanic | $61,579 | $5,132 | $29.61 | 38,406 |
| Mechanic | $47,149 | $3,929 | $22.67 | 100,534 |
| Composite Technician | $33,380 | $2,782 | $16.05 | 24,674 |
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Composite mechanic salary trends
The average composite mechanic salary has risen by $11,752 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average composite mechanic earned $40,803 annually, but today, they earn $52,555 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for composite mechanics over the last decade.
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Average composite mechanic salary over time
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Composite mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,600 | $25.27 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $50,700 | $24.36 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $49,300 | $23.71 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $46,200 | $22.19 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $44,100 | $21.22 | +5.5% |
Recently added composite mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATS (Aviation Technical Services | Composites Mechanic | Everett, WA | 06/15/2025 | $48,001 |
| Alstom | Composite Mechanic EVC | Oxnard, CA | 06/10/2025 | $59,855 |
| Alstom | Composite Mechanic) | Los Angeles, CA | 03/06/2025 | $59,855 |
| Teksystems Global Services, LLC | Aircraft Composite Mechanic (Security Clearance Required) | Wichita, KS | 02/19/2025 | $93,915 |
| Idaparts | Composite Mechanic | Dallas, TX | 02/18/2025 | $62,610 |
| Dommagazine | Associate Aircraft Composite Mechanic (4992) | San Antonio, TX | 02/16/2025 | $34,500 |
| Alstom | Composite Mechanic | Los Angeles, CA | 02/01/2025 | $59,855 |
| The Structures Company | Composite Mechanic | Kinston, NC | 01/28/2025 | $70,958 |
| Aerotek | Composite Mechanic | Everett, WA | 01/23/2025 | $62,610 |
| Alstom | Composite Mechanic | Los Angeles, CA | 01/23/2025 | $59,855 |
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