Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,510 | $66,940 | $32.18 | |
| Alaska | 1,430 | $70,080 | $33.69 | |
| Arizona | 4,720 | $68,620 | $32.99 | |
| Arkansas | 520 | $56,480 | $27.15 | |
| California | 11,620 | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| Colorado | 2,180 | $72,950 | $35.07 | |
| Connecticut | 1,440 | $81,110 | $39.00 | |
| Delaware | 250 | $72,900 | $35.05 | |
| District of Columbia | 50 | $78,100 | $37.55 | |
| Florida | 13,090 | $65,050 | $31.28 | |
| Georgia | 4,740 | $74,080 | $35.61 | |
| Hawaii | 1,020 | $75,070 | $36.09 | |
| Idaho | 890 | $57,600 | $27.69 | |
| Illinois | 3,520 | $76,030 | $36.56 | |
| Indiana | 1,880 | $67,330 | $32.37 | |
| Iowa | 390 | $67,270 | $32.34 | |
| Kansas | 1,620 | $65,600 | $31.54 | |
| Kentucky | 2,680 | $68,630 | $33.00 | |
| Louisiana | 1,060 | $60,520 | $29.10 | |
| Maine | 200 | $55,900 | $26.88 | |
| Maryland | 1,750 | $84,240 | $40.50 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,210 | $75,190 | $36.15 | |
| Michigan | 2,740 | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| Minnesota | 1,690 | $78,130 | $37.56 | |
| Mississippi | 1,160 | $67,130 | $32.28 | |
| Missouri | 2,120 | $68,020 | $32.70 | |
| Montana | 370 | $61,510 | $29.57 | |
| Nebraska | 430 | $54,520 | $26.21 | |
| Nevada | 1,410 | $71,530 | $34.39 | |
| New Hampshire | 360 | $70,930 | $34.10 | |
| New Jersey | 1,770 | $81,130 | $39.01 | |
| New Mexico | 1,020 | $69,320 | $33.33 | |
| New York | 3,530 | $78,290 | $37.64 | |
| North Carolina | 4,560 | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| North Dakota | 200 | $64,140 | $30.84 | |
| Ohio | 3,120 | $67,340 | $32.37 | |
| Oklahoma | 3,640 | $56,950 | $27.38 | |
| Oregon | 1,470 | $67,610 | $32.51 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,920 | $71,570 | $34.41 | |
| Rhode Island | 130 | $73,900 | $35.53 | |
| South Carolina | 1,780 | $58,930 | $28.33 | |
| South Dakota | 220 | $61,100 | $29.38 | |
| Tennessee | 5,620 | $66,470 | $31.96 | |
| Texas | 14,940 | $71,440 | $34.35 | |
| Utah | 1,590 | $57,530 | $27.66 | |
| Vermont | 180 | $63,180 | $30.37 | |
| Virginia | 2,650 | $73,140 | $35.17 | |
| Washington | 4,630 | $68,920 | $33.14 | |
| West Virginia | 450 | $56,140 | $26.99 | |
| Wisconsin | 810 | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| Wyoming | 180 | $64,110 | $30.82 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to maintain and repair specialized farm, ranch, and agribusiness power equipment and vehicles. Includes instruction in the principles of diesel, combustion, electrical, steam, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and their application to the maintenance of terrestrial and airborne crop-spraying equipment; tractors and hauling equipment; planting and harvesting equipment; cutting equipment; power sources and systems for silos; irrigation and pumping equipment; dairy, feeding, and shearing operations; and processing systems.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Includes instruction in layout and fabrication of sheet metal, fabric, wood, and other materials into structural members, parts, and fittings, and replacement of damaged or worn parts such as control cables and hydraulic units.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplant and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubrication and cooling, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuels and fuel systems, propeller and fan assemblies.
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$69,470 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as aircraft mechanics and service technicians.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 26%
- College dropout 37%
- Associate’s degree 22%
- Bachelor’s degree 10%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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