Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$79,140
~$38/hr · ~$6,595/mo
US Jobs
161K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation involves physical labor, manual dexterity, and real-time troubleshooting in a physical environment, which provides a strong barrier against AI automation. While AI will significantly enhance diagnostic capabilities, predictive maintenance, and the interpretation of flight data, the actual repair, assembly, and FAA-regulated physical inspections must still be performed by human technicians.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NVBEST VALUE | $99,510 | Average (98.3) | $101,245 |
| Bismarck, ND | $88,570 | Below avg (89.4) | $99,123 |
| Lafayette, LA | $85,340 | Below avg (87.6) | $97,472 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $89,270 | Below avg (91.9) | $97,089 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $98,070 | Average (102.7) | $95,472 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $95,920 | Average (100.5) | $95,461 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $95,310 | Average (101.0) | $94,385 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $83,810 | Below avg (89.5) | $93,670 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $92,190 | Average (98.9) | $93,211 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $103,750 | Above avg (113.1) | $91,766 |
| Yuba City, CA | $95,060 | Above avg (103.8) | $91,599 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $94,450 | Above avg (103.2) | $91,536 |
| Cleveland, OH | $82,470 | Below avg (92.9) | $88,764 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $77,440 | Below avg (87.4) | $88,581 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $90,220 | Average (102.4) | $88,115 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$38/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,595/mo
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