Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for aircraft mechanics and service technicians is $79,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,470 in West Virginia to $105,370 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,780
- 25th percentile
- $62,630
- Median
- $79,870
- 75th percentile
- $99,130
- Top 10%
- $128,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 138,090 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $105,370 | +32% | $72,760 | $133,790 | 1,900 |
| 2 | New York | $102,800 | +29% | $63,380 | $240,310 | 4,300 |
| 3 | Maryland | $100,500 | +26% | $65,960 | $121,100 | 1,070 |
| 4 | Washington | $98,980 | +24% | $58,450 | $117,740 | 4,480 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $96,830 | +21% | $60,390 | $127,050 | 1,430 |
| 6 | Nevada | $94,890 | +19% | $61,010 | $113,290 | 2,570 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $93,040 | +16% | $75,180 | $133,400 | 1,410 |
| 8 | Alaska | $91,150 | +14% | $54,530 | $122,880 | 1,470 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $90,830 | +14% | $62,570 | $130,560 | 1,150 |
| 10 | California | $86,100 | +8% | $53,860 | $116,690 | 12,590 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $84,440 | +6% | $49,690 | $99,020 | 860 |
| 12 | Texas | $84,440 | +6% | $48,600 | $122,180 | 16,850 |
| 13 | Delaware | $83,550 | +5% | $63,280 | $116,370 | 240 |
| 14 | Oregon | $82,850 | +4% | $59,330 | $135,770 | 1,080 |
| 15 | Alabama | $82,260 | +3% | $48,350 | $98,440 | 4,310 |
| 16 | Virginia | $82,200 | +3% | $58,150 | $125,170 | 2,260 |
| 17 | Colorado | $82,080 | +3% | $60,960 | $130,160 | 2,690 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $81,980 | +3% | $52,100 | $133,020 | 2,390 |
| 19 | Illinois | $81,680 | +2% | $46,460 | $130,950 | 3,370 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $81,040 | +1% | $52,900 | $167,410 | 4,670 |
| 21 | Ohio | $80,570 | +1% | $51,490 | $132,850 | 2,840 |
| 22 | Kansas | $80,270 | +1% | $50,630 | $98,070 | 1,440 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $79,780 | 0% | $47,840 | $107,830 | 1,150 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $79,610 | 0% | $59,560 | $99,910 | 190 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $78,000 | −2% | $48,560 | $136,510 | 2,080 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $77,740 | −3% | $52,100 | $99,170 | 200 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $76,980 | −4% | $50,970 | $112,050 | 4,700 |
| 28 | Florida | $76,940 | −4% | $45,500 | $130,190 | 14,850 |
| 29 | Vermont | $76,370 | −4% | $55,610 | $98,810 | 160 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $75,750 | −5% | $51,160 | $89,360 | 150 |
| 31 | Georgia | $75,640 | −5% | $47,240 | $133,250 | 6,720 |
| 32 | Arizona | $75,300 | −6% | $48,290 | $121,480 | 5,670 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $75,160 | −6% | $45,230 | $84,600 | 1,660 |
| 34 | Michigan | $74,900 | −6% | $48,180 | $118,100 | 3,380 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $74,880 | −6% | $47,650 | $88,340 | 1,360 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $74,390 | −7% | $51,130 | $108,770 | 8,550 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $73,930 | −7% | $44,520 | $99,850 | 1,270 |
| 38 | Missouri | $71,470 | −11% | $45,620 | $97,160 | 1,700 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $70,720 | −11% | $31,200 | $96,530 | 120 |
| 40 | Utah | $70,160 | −12% | $46,210 | $104,550 | 2,080 |
| 41 | Iowa | $69,890 | −12% | $33,740 | $93,130 | 330 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $67,920 | −15% | $45,210 | $156,910 | 1,680 |
| 43 | Maine | $67,890 | −15% | $57,000 | $118,500 | 190 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $65,420 | −18% | $39,900 | $78,690 | 720 |
| 45 | Montana | $64,170 | −20% | $47,100 | $97,200 | 310 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $64,020 | −20% | $47,440 | $98,020 | 410 |
| 47 | Indiana | $63,400 | −21% | $36,980 | $90,060 | 1,500 |
| 48 | Idaho | $61,250 | −23% | $44,840 | $98,260 | 600 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $56,680 | −29% | $35,460 | $99,540 | 340 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $45,470 | −43% | $35,220 | $78,710 | 590 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary questions
Which state pays aircraft mechanics and service technicians the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $105,370 a year (+32% vs. the national median of $79,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays aircraft mechanics and service technicians the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $45,470 a year (−43% vs. national).
Where do most aircraft mechanics and service technicians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 16,850, with a median of $84,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.