The average salary for an aircraft mechanic in Texas is around $66,710 per year.
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Aircraft mechanics earn an average yearly salary of $66,710.
Wages typically start from $38,380 and go up to $108,350.
7% above national average Updated in 2021
Aircraft mechanic earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$52.09 per hour
$108,350 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$38.37 per hour
$79,820 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$32.07 per hour
$66,710 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$25.21 per hour
$52,440 per year
10th percentile
Starting level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$18.45 per hour
$38,380 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Aircraft mechanic salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Connecticut | $83,360 |
Maryland | $82,460 |
Hawaii | $77,950 |
Tennessee | $77,190 |
New Jersey | $77,100 |
California | $77,010 |
New York | $76,890 |
New Mexico | $76,600 |
Massachusetts | $76,450 |
Alaska | $76,250 |
Washington | $76,250 |
Alabama | $75,860 |
District of Columbia | $75,480 |
Colorado | $75,360 |
Illinois | $75,360 |
Minnesota | $75,050 |
Virginia | $73,230 |
Missouri | $71,180 |
Rhode Island | $70,840 |
Mississippi | $70,600 |
New Hampshire | $70,280 |
Delaware | $69,310 |
Indiana | $68,640 |
Georgia | $67,790 |
Texas | $66,710 |
Pennsylvania | $65,440 |
Iowa | $65,040 |
Nevada | $64,340 |
Kansas | $64,080 |
Wyoming | $63,190 |
Ohio | $62,960 |
North Dakota | $62,890 |
Oregon | $62,890 |
Arizona | $62,600 |
Vermont | $62,410 |
Kentucky | $61,670 |
South Dakota | $61,670 |
Florida | $61,520 |
Louisiana | $61,190 |
Montana | $60,520 |
Wisconsin | $60,460 |
Michigan | $60,360 |
South Carolina | $60,360 |
North Carolina | $60,110 |
Idaho | $60,070 |
West Virginia | $59,610 |
Oklahoma | $59,530 |
Utah | $59,260 |
Arkansas | $56,100 |
Nebraska | $52,040 |
Maine | $50,440 |
Puerto Rico | $48,460 |
Guam | $46,630 |
How do aircraft mechanic salaries compare to similar careers?
Aircraft mechanics earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than transportation planners but more than radio mechanics.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Transportation planner salary | $84K |
Customs broker salary | $73K |
Power plant operator salary | $79K |
Logistician salary | $76K |
Locomotive engineer salary | $82K |
Aircraft mechanic salary | $67K |
Avionics technician salary | $69K |
Transit police officer salary | $62K |
Elevator mechanic salary | $60K |
Radio mechanic salary | $62K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)