Avionics Technicians

Avionics Technicians

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

Salary by State

State Name Employment Annual Salary Hourly Salary
Alabama 850 $77,700 $37.36
Alaska 260 $57,840 $27.81
Arizona 500 $63,760 $30.65
Arkansas 40 $63,200 $30.38
California 1,740 $76,540 $36.80
Colorado 250 $70,110 $33.71
Connecticut 90 $88,990 $42.78
Delaware 50 $67,700 $32.55
Florida 2,020 $59,160 $28.44
Georgia 1,010 $71,810 $34.52
Hawaii 130 $75,950 $36.51
Idaho 70 $58,590 $28.17
Illinois 440 $63,130 $30.35
Indiana 500 $59,410 $28.56
Kansas 650 $63,250 $30.41
Louisiana 330 $57,020 $27.41
Maryland 710 $83,370 $40.08
Michigan 220 $56,470 $27.15
Minnesota 40 $75,090 $36.10
Mississippi 90 $70,950 $34.11
Missouri 300 $73,400 $35.29
Montana 50 $45,030 $21.65
Nevada 200 $75,760 $36.43
New Hampshire 70 $65,640 $31.56
New Jersey 240 $75,950 $36.51
New Mexico 40 $59,200 $28.46
New York 60 $79,690 $38.31
North Carolina 550 $59,380 $28.55
North Dakota 40 $42,140 $20.26
Ohio 350 $59,880 $28.79
Oklahoma 470 $56,420 $27.12
Oregon 110 $78,010 $37.51
Pennsylvania 180 $67,220 $32.32
South Carolina 180 $67,950 $32.67
Tennessee 140 $55,400 $26.63
Texas 1,720 $70,650 $33.97
Utah 290 $64,640 $31.08
Virginia 270 $57,250 $27.52
West Virginia 50 $57,220 $27.51
Wisconsin 170 $47,370 $22.77

Education

The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Includes instruction in flight instrumentation, aircraft communications and homing systems, radar and other sensory systems, navigation aids, and specialized systems for various types of civilian and military aircraft.

Associate Degree
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
Certificate
  • $69,860 per year
    National average salary
    Moderate
    Job growth rate
  • Associate's degree
    Typical education requirement

Educational Attainment

The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as avionics technicians.

  • Less than high school 2%
  • High school graduate 22%
  • College dropout 41%
  • Associate’s degree 23%
  • Bachelor’s degree 10%
  • Master’s degree 2%
  • Doctorate degree 0%

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