Average salary, compensation, and wages for Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics in the United StatesMedian hourly earnings of aircraft mechanics and service technicians were about $20.71 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $16.94 and $25.23. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $13.16, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $28.92. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in 2002 were:
Median hourly earnings of avionics technicians were about $20.21 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $17.44 and $23.91. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $14.01, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $27.00. Mechanics who work on jets for the major airlines generally earn more than those working on other aircraft. Airline mechanics and their immediate families receive reduced-fare transportation on their own and most other airlines. Almost 4 in 10 aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and service technicians are members of or covered by union agreements. The principal unions are the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the Transport Workers Union of America. Some mechanics are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information on Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics occupation Number of Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics Working conditions for Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics Significant points for Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics Training requirements for Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |