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Aircraft mechanic salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$36.16
Average $36.16
Low $26.14
High $50.01

The average salary for a aircraft mechanic is $36.16 per hour in the United States. 4.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 13, 2026).

Aircraft Mechanic job openings in United States

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Aircraft Maintenance Instructo...
Aviation Institute of Maintenance3.1out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Up to $41 an hour
Full-time
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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

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Highest paying cities for Aircraft Mechanics near United States

  1. Wichita, KS
    $43.85 per hour
  2. Fort Worth, TX
    $39.48 per hour
  3. Salt Lake City, UT
    $39.21 per hour
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $38.48 per hour
  5. Dallas, TX
    $38.25 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Aircraft Mechanic

The average salary for an Aircraft Mechanic is $36.16 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 4.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 13, 2026.

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Aircraft Mechanic salaries typically range between a low of $26.14 and a high of $50.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Aircraft Mechanic include Wichita, KS at $43.85 per hour, Fort Worth, TX at $39.48 per hour, and Salt Lake City, UT at $39.21 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Aircraft Mechanic include Anistar Technologies ($166,400 per year) and Synectics Inc. ($145,000 per year).

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