Avionics Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for avionics technicians is $82,280 a year. By state, it ranges from $42,440 in Kentucky to $117,470 in Pennsylvania.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,410
- 25th percentile
- $63,900
- Median
- $82,280
- 75th percentile
- $99,110
- Top 10%
- $113,680
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 18,830 jobs.
Median pay in 42 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $117,470 | +43% | $76,420 | $123,770 | 70 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $100,250 | +22% | $43,940 | $130,680 | 260 |
| 3 | Maryland | $97,490 | +18% | $75,040 | $103,960 | 160 |
| 4 | Alabama | $95,920 | +17% | $62,330 | $100,220 | 910 |
| 5 | Alaska | $94,810 | +15% | $60,130 | $112,000 | 50 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $94,020 | +14% | $75,980 | $95,370 | Not published |
| 7 | California | $92,480 | +12% | $58,670 | $126,600 | 1,220 |
| 8 | Washington | $91,380 | +11% | $67,540 | $116,920 | 3,400 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $89,340 | +9% | $79,040 | $89,680 | 40 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $86,830 | +6% | $65,910 | $107,450 | 30 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $86,260 | +5% | $54,210 | $114,700 | 90 |
| 12 | Virginia | $85,660 | +4% | $62,090 | $100,870 | 250 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $84,360 | +3% | $77,060 | $97,810 | Not published |
| 14 | Oregon | $83,830 | +2% | $55,040 | $107,370 | 140 |
| 15 | Florida | $83,800 | +2% | $53,180 | $134,060 | 2,400 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $83,220 | +1% | $61,510 | $90,810 | 40 |
| 17 | New York | $83,150 | +1% | $70,980 | $104,890 | 130 |
| 18 | Texas | $81,950 | 0% | $47,880 | $106,820 | 1,710 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $81,720 | −1% | $45,270 | $91,520 | 270 |
| 20 | Illinois | $81,170 | −1% | $38,640 | $130,700 | 300 |
| 21 | Idaho | $80,620 | −2% | $58,210 | $96,500 | 80 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $80,250 | −2% | $53,690 | $106,530 | 200 |
| 23 | Nevada | $80,040 | −3% | $52,000 | $96,370 | 50 |
| 24 | Arizona | $79,770 | −3% | $57,330 | $100,210 | 600 |
| 25 | Georgia | $79,060 | −4% | $60,240 | $100,650 | 1,820 |
| 26 | Colorado | $79,000 | −4% | $59,460 | $126,990 | 220 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $78,710 | −4% | $52,730 | $107,900 | 520 |
| 28 | Indiana | $76,770 | −7% | $51,970 | $81,030 | 60 |
| 29 | Missouri | $71,520 | −13% | $50,190 | $100,660 | 90 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $70,640 | −14% | $48,300 | $108,840 | 530 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $65,830 | −20% | $48,280 | $88,440 | 160 |
| 32 | Utah | $65,270 | −21% | $55,690 | $85,650 | 180 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $65,230 | −21% | $51,530 | $101,920 | 130 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $60,820 | −26% | $45,380 | $82,230 | 480 |
| 35 | Ohio | $60,080 | −27% | $47,310 | $88,900 | 160 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $59,900 | −27% | $43,310 | $91,570 | 80 |
| 37 | Kansas | $59,810 | −27% | $46,870 | $79,410 | 170 |
| 38 | Michigan | $58,280 | −29% | $46,180 | $86,860 | 300 |
| 39 | Montana | $57,420 | −30% | $39,550 | $72,850 | Not published |
| 40 | Minnesota | $55,660 | −32% | $32,680 | $72,420 | Not published |
| 41 | Arkansas | $54,160 | −34% | $36,660 | $103,490 | 100 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $42,440 | −48% | $39,870 | $47,640 | Not published |
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.
Avionics Technicians salary questions
Which state pays avionics technicians the most?
Pennsylvania, with a median of $117,470 a year (+43% vs. the national median of $82,280). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays avionics technicians the least?
Kentucky, with a median of $42,440 a year (−48% vs. national).
Where do most avionics technicians work?
Washington has the most jobs, about 3,400, with a median of $91,380.
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.