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Aircraft mechanic salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Aircraft Mechanic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$35.27
Average $35.27
Low $25.65
High $48.49

The average salary for a aircraft mechanic is $35.27 per hour in the United States. 4.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Aircraft Mechanic job openings in United States

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Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) – Avia...
Plane Part Solutions
West Palm Beach, FL
$30 - $40 an hour
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Aircraft Mechanic in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Anistar Technologies
 
$166,400per year
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Synectics Inc.
 
$145,000per year
Maverick Helicopters
 
$145,000per year
The DAKO Group
 
$137,280per year
Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$137,280per year
MacLean-Fogg
 
$135,000per year

Highest paying cities for Aircraft Mechanics near United States

  1. Wichita, KS
    $40.26 per hour
  2. Fort Worth, TX
    $40.04 per hour
  3. Las Vegas, NV
    $39.15 per hour
  4. Salt Lake City, UT
    $38.22 per hour
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $38.11 per hour

Where can an Aircraft Mechanic earn more?

Compare salaries for Aircraft Mechanics in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Aircraft Mechanic get paid in United States?

Aircraft Mechanic II

Job openings
Average $38.17 per hour