The average salary for an aircraft mechanic in Washington is around $76,250 per year.
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Aircraft mechanics earn an average yearly salary of $76,250.
Wages typically start from $45,970 and go up to $96,710.
8% below national average Updated in 2021
Aircraft mechanic earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$46.50 per hour
$96,710 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$38.55 per hour
$80,190 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$36.66 per hour
$76,250 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$23.65 per hour
$49,190 per year
10th percentile
Starting level aircraft mechanic earnings begin at:
$22.10 per hour
$45,970 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 Washington. On average, they make less than locomotive engineers but more than sailors.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Locomotive engineer salary | $73K |
Customs broker salary | $78K |
Radio mechanic salary | $80K |
Traffic technician salary | $76K |
Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $71K |
Aircraft mechanic salary | $76K |
Millwright salary | $62K |
Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $62K |
Wind turbine technician salary | $63K |
Sailor salary | $59K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)