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Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| New York, NY | $138,480 |
|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | $113,020 |
| Memphis, TN | $107,660 |
| Trenton, NJ | $103,590 |
| Chicago, IL | $101,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,470 |
| Boston, MA | $97,550 |
| San Jose, CA | $97,300 |
| Raleigh, NC | $96,540 |
| Kahului, HI | $96,320 |
| Seattle, WA | $96,290 |
| Denver, CO | $96,090 |
| Baltimore, MD | $96,010 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $95,310 |
| Atlanta, GA | $95,160 |
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by state
New York pays aircraft mechanics and service technicians the most statewide, $137,860 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $137,860 | $102,800 | 4,300 | 6 | $138,480 | $70,030 |
| New Jersey | $110,880 | $105,370 | 1,900 | 1 | $103,590 | $103,590 |
| Massachusetts | $96,210 | $93,040 | 1,410 | 2 | $97,550 | $91,360 |
| Connecticut | $96,200 | $96,830 | 1,430 | 4 | $113,020 | $78,230 |
| Maryland | $94,270 | $100,500 | 1,070 | 3 | $96,010 | $79,330 |
| Washington | $94,040 | $98,980 | 4,480 | 4 | $96,290 | $67,950 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $92,900 | $92,900 |
| Hawaii | $91,830 | $90,830 | 1,150 | 2 | $96,320 | $91,580 |
| Nevada | $91,000 | $94,890 | 2,570 | 2 | $90,020 | $84,320 |
| Colorado | $90,620 | $82,080 | 2,690 | 5 | $96,090 | $71,750 |
| Minnesota | $90,160 | $81,980 | 2,390 | 3 | $93,820 | $67,630 |
| Tennessee | $90,060 | $81,040 | 4,670 | 5 | $107,660 | $63,720 |
| Alaska | $89,990 | $91,150 | 1,470 | 2 | $89,850 | $82,860 |
| Illinois | $88,650 | $81,680 | 3,370 | 3 | $101,600 | $67,380 |
| Delaware | $88,450 | $83,550 | 240 | 1 | $79,650 | $79,650 |
| Ohio | $86,880 | $80,570 | 2,840 | 7 | $92,440 | $75,570 |
| Oregon | $86,840 | $82,850 | 1,080 | 4 | $92,830 | $76,310 |
| Virginia | $86,570 | $82,200 | 2,260 | 2 | $82,210 | $75,340 |
| California | $86,110 | $86,100 | 12,590 | 17 | $98,470 | $67,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,080 | $78,000 | 2,080 | 6 | $92,290 | $77,020 |
| Texas | $85,480 | $84,440 | 16,850 | 15 | $91,640 | $54,200 |
| New Mexico | $81,630 | $84,440 | 860 | 2 | $78,790 | $72,270 |
| Kentucky | $81,330 | $67,920 | 1,680 | 3 | $83,370 | $64,530 |
| New Hampshire | $80,520 | $79,610 | 190 | 1 | $79,510 | $79,510 |
| Louisiana | $80,420 | $79,780 | 1,150 | 7 | $92,170 | $72,890 |
| Georgia | $80,370 | $75,640 | 6,720 | 5 | $95,160 | $47,290 |
| Florida | $79,880 | $76,940 | 14,850 | 17 | $93,130 | $63,510 |
| Alabama | $79,500 | $82,260 | 4,310 | 6 | $83,620 | $59,800 |
| North Carolina | $79,320 | $76,980 | 4,700 | 9 | $96,540 | $55,120 |
| Oklahoma | $78,570 | $74,390 | 8,550 | 1 | $70,300 | $70,300 |
| Vermont | $77,390 | $76,370 | 160 | 1 | $75,330 | $75,330 |
| North Dakota | $76,970 | $77,740 | 200 | 3 | $82,590 | $68,880 |
| Arizona | $76,810 | $75,300 | 5,670 | 5 | $79,630 | $61,970 |
| Michigan | $76,090 | $74,900 | 3,380 | 5 | $82,720 | $69,200 |
| Kansas | $75,720 | $80,270 | 1,440 | 2 | $74,700 | $70,990 |
| Maine | $75,560 | $67,890 | 190 | 2 | $75,860 | $73,930 |
| South Dakota | $75,360 | $75,750 | 150 | 2 | $77,000 | $75,480 |
| Utah | $74,900 | $70,160 | 2,080 | 3 | $76,290 | $68,440 |
| Wisconsin | $74,310 | $73,930 | 1,270 | 5 | $85,120 | $64,550 |
| Montana | $71,970 | $64,170 | 310 | 5 | $88,140 | $63,220 |
| Mississippi | $71,030 | $74,880 | 1,360 | 2 | $73,140 | $68,230 |
| Rhode Island | $70,790 | $70,720 | 120 | 1 | $70,550 | $70,550 |
| Missouri | $70,700 | $71,470 | 1,700 | 4 | $75,620 | $62,770 |
| South Carolina | $70,460 | $75,160 | 1,660 | 6 | $78,560 | $57,790 |
| Nebraska | $67,910 | $64,020 | 410 | 1 | $63,310 | $63,310 |
| Idaho | $67,600 | $61,250 | 600 | 2 | $69,310 | $67,330 |
| Indiana | $66,000 | $63,400 | 1,500 | 4 | $68,160 | $54,280 |
| Arkansas | $64,030 | $65,420 | 720 | 3 | $69,170 | $58,350 |
| Iowa | $63,880 | $69,890 | 330 | 3 | $63,090 | $59,760 |
| Wyoming | $62,540 | $56,680 | 340 | 1 | $71,620 | $71,620 |
| West Virginia | $53,580 | $45,470 | 590 | 1 | $61,880 | $61,880 |
| Puerto Rico | $50,500 | $45,100 | 610 | 1 | $50,800 | $50,800 |
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $138,480 | $127,140 | $66.58 | 5,110 |
| Waterbury, CT | $113,020 | $101,660 | $54.34 | 70 |
| Memphis, TN | $107,660 | $92,180 | $51.76 | 2,140 |
| Trenton, NJ | $103,590 | $101,590 | $49.81 | 120 |
| Chicago, IL | $101,600 | $100,610 | $48.85 | 2,090 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,470 | $93,400 | $47.34 | 940 |
| Boston, MA | $97,550 | $93,280 | $46.90 | 1,220 |
| San Jose, CA | $97,300 | $98,760 | $46.78 | 260 |
| Raleigh, NC | $96,540 | $91,600 | $46.41 | 330 |
| Kahului, HI | $96,320 | $98,280 | $46.31 | 120 |
| Seattle, WA | $96,290 | $103,900 | $46.29 | 3,950 |
| Denver, CO | $96,090 | $86,830 | $46.20 | 1,740 |
| Baltimore, MD | $96,010 | $100,940 | $46.16 | 580 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $95,310 | $100,500 | $45.82 | 190 |
| Atlanta, GA | $95,160 | $98,300 | $45.75 | 2,770 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $94,960 | $87,280 | $45.66 | 120 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $93,820 | $90,050 | $45.11 | 2,110 |
| Orlando, FL | $93,130 | $92,430 | $44.78 | 2,380 |
| Washington, DC | $92,900 | $93,910 | $44.66 | 1,440 |
| Portland, OR | $92,830 | $83,760 | $44.63 | 610 |
| Yuba City, CA | $92,740 | $97,240 | $44.59 | 80 |
| Cleveland, OH | $92,440 | $80,570 | $44.44 | 410 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $92,290 | $84,100 | $44.37 | 1,280 |
| Lafayette, LA | $92,170 | $87,630 | $44.31 | 240 |
| Houston, TX | $91,640 | $85,400 | $44.06 | 2,710 |
| Columbus, OH | $91,590 | $74,210 | $44.03 | 870 |
| Honolulu, HI | $91,580 | $90,110 | $44.03 | 870 |
| Hanford, CA | $91,400 | $85,250 | $43.94 | 170 |
| Barnstable, MA | $91,360 | $81,900 | $43.92 | 50 |
| Dallas, TX | $90,470 | $94,920 | $43.49 | 8,000 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $90,280 | $83,260 | $43.40 | 30 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $90,020 | $91,940 | $43.28 | 1,900 |
| Anchorage, AK | $89,850 | $94,120 | $43.20 | 1,010 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $89,580 | $85,410 | $43.07 | 1,370 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $88,450 | $91,750 | $42.52 | 710 |
| Missoula, MT | $88,140 | $77,790 | $42.37 | 30 |
| Hartford, CT | $86,840 | $87,730 | $41.75 | 600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $86,550 | $83,250 | $41.61 | 5,020 |
| San Diego, CA | $86,550 | $87,560 | $41.61 | 1,720 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $86,520 | $79,810 | $41.60 | 40 |
| Charlotte, NC | $85,630 | $78,580 | $41.17 | 1,310 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $85,590 | $79,810 | $41.15 | 400 |
| Medford, OR | $85,500 | $90,560 | $41.10 | 40 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $85,120 | $74,630 | $40.92 | 30 |
| Sebastian, FL | $85,080 | $77,180 | $40.90 | 140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $84,690 | $82,420 | $40.72 | 510 |
| Boulder, CO | $84,410 | $88,770 | $40.58 | 40 |
| Reno, NV | $84,320 | $79,480 | $40.54 | 270 |
| Lancaster, PA | $84,260 | $73,130 | $40.51 | 40 |
| Austin, TX | $83,840 | $84,440 | $40.31 | 560 |
| Mobile, AL | $83,620 | $82,260 | $40.20 | 840 |
| Louisville, KY | $83,370 | $76,800 | $40.08 | 470 |
| Hammond, LA | $83,220 | $87,170 | $40.01 | 40 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $82,860 | $81,520 | $39.84 | 130 |
| Akron, OH | $82,830 | $75,800 | $39.82 | 100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $82,790 | $79,590 | $39.80 | 210 |
| Detroit, MI | $82,720 | $75,940 | $39.77 | 1,550 |
| Bismarck, ND | $82,590 | $88,570 | $39.71 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $82,210 | $80,450 | $39.53 | 650 |
| Helena, MT | $82,210 | $80,870 | $39.53 | 50 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $82,100 | $85,700 | $39.47 | 60 |
| Miami, FL | $81,890 | $78,260 | $39.37 | 6,460 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $81,800 | $85,340 | $39.33 | 110 |
| Norwich, CT | $81,770 | $79,620 | $39.31 | 100 |
| Houma, LA | $81,600 | $77,480 | $39.23 | 100 |
| Redding, CA | $81,550 | $69,770 | $39.21 | 30 |
| Allentown, PA | $80,760 | $74,770 | $38.83 | 130 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,480 | $81,440 | $38.69 | 1,120 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $80,300 | $78,470 | $38.61 | 80 |
| New Orleans, LA | $79,930 | $82,160 | $38.43 | 240 |
| Dover, DE | $79,650 | $80,390 | $38.29 | 80 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $79,630 | $76,610 | $38.28 | 3,810 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $79,610 | $81,640 | $38.27 | 120 |
| Manchester, NH | $79,510 | $75,530 | $38.23 | 40 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $79,390 | $69,430 | $38.17 | 60 |
| Bend, OR | $79,370 | $74,940 | $38.16 | 60 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $79,330 | $83,820 | $38.14 | 80 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $79,050 | $80,270 | $38.01 | 650 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,940 | $79,200 | $37.95 | 90 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,870 | $75,360 | $37.92 | 50 |
| Buffalo, NY | $78,830 | $80,040 | $37.90 | 80 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $78,790 | $78,730 | $37.88 | 390 |
| Charleston, SC | $78,560 | $81,690 | $37.77 | 380 |
| New Haven, CT | $78,230 | $75,110 | $37.61 | 80 |
| Nashville, TN | $78,120 | $68,080 | $37.56 | 1,640 |
| Shreveport, LA | $78,100 | $77,270 | $37.55 | 140 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $77,910 | $80,820 | $37.46 | 80 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $77,890 | $74,440 | $37.45 | 70 |
| Stockton, CA | $77,370 | $75,250 | $37.20 | 120 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $77,290 | $75,550 | $37.16 | 110 |
| Johnstown, PA | $77,210 | $76,420 | $37.12 | 40 |
| Killeen, TX | $77,140 | $74,240 | $37.09 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $77,020 | $72,090 | $37.03 | 510 |
| Rapid City, SD | $77,000 | $81,400 | $37.02 | 50 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,920 | $78,420 | $36.98 | 30 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $76,730 | $77,740 | $36.89 | 70 |
| San Antonio, TX | $76,720 | $78,240 | $36.88 | 2,180 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $76,360 | $73,480 | $36.71 | 240 |
| Salem, OR | $76,310 | $73,160 | $36.69 | 220 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $76,290 | $73,210 | $36.68 | 1,040 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $76,280 | $78,150 | $36.67 | 30 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $76,230 | $74,480 | $36.65 | 510 |
| Bangor, ME | $75,860 | $65,480 | $36.47 | 80 |
| Dayton, OH | $75,820 | $77,580 | $36.45 | 200 |
| Toledo, OH | $75,680 | $79,830 | $36.39 | 110 |
| St. Louis, MO | $75,620 | $77,600 | $36.36 | 890 |
| Youngstown, OH | $75,570 | $75,770 | $36.33 | 70 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $75,480 | $74,150 | $36.29 | 80 |
| Richmond, VA | $75,340 | $75,100 | $36.22 | 140 |
| Burlington, VT | $75,330 | $75,090 | $36.22 | 120 |
| Spokane, WA | $75,100 | $75,280 | $36.11 | 100 |
| Topeka, KS | $74,700 | $71,450 | $35.91 | 110 |
| Waco, TX | $74,660 | $80,580 | $35.90 | 350 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $74,640 | $72,800 | $35.89 | 170 |
| Tampa, FL | $74,000 | $71,510 | $35.58 | 1,050 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $73,930 | $76,780 | $35.55 | 60 |
| Portland, ME | $73,930 | $71,420 | $35.54 | 60 |
| Sarasota, FL | $73,860 | $76,730 | $35.51 | 140 |
| Montgomery, AL | $73,680 | $80,810 | $35.42 | 130 |
| Yuma, AZ | $73,600 | $81,450 | $35.39 | 110 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $73,560 | $73,240 | $35.37 | 110 |
| Crestview, FL | $73,530 | $75,380 | $35.35 | 280 |
| Lansing, MI | $73,400 | $72,630 | $35.29 | 140 |
| Gulfport, MS | $73,140 | $74,460 | $35.16 | 300 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $72,890 | $77,870 | $35.04 | 100 |
| Greenville, SC | $72,580 | $81,450 | $34.90 | 510 |
| Naples, FL | $72,370 | $60,990 | $34.79 | 90 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $72,270 | $77,650 | $34.74 | 70 |
| Wilmington, NC | $72,250 | $58,670 | $34.74 | 70 |
| Tucson, AZ | $72,000 | $73,340 | $34.62 | 1,390 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $71,960 | $66,750 | $34.60 | 660 |
| Greeley, CO | $71,750 | $74,570 | $34.50 | 70 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $71,620 | $72,950 | $34.43 | 90 |
| Provo, UT | $71,480 | $66,510 | $34.36 | 220 |
| Peoria, IL | $71,010 | $68,450 | $34.14 | 50 |
| Wichita, KS | $70,990 | $65,640 | $34.13 | 580 |
| Midland, TX | $70,960 | $73,910 | $34.12 | 50 |
| Wausau, WI | $70,730 | $72,540 | $34.01 | 40 |
| Bozeman, MT | $70,710 | $64,530 | $34.00 | 40 |
| Kingsport, TN | $70,580 | $75,300 | $33.93 | 90 |
| Providence, RI | $70,550 | $70,720 | $33.92 | 130 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $70,300 | $68,140 | $33.80 | 3,310 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $70,260 | $62,140 | $33.78 | 550 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $70,220 | $67,200 | $33.76 | 1,440 |
| Albany, NY | $70,030 | $72,490 | $33.67 | 120 |
| Gainesville, FL | $69,590 | $58,840 | $33.46 | 60 |
| Madison, WI | $69,520 | $74,030 | $33.42 | 170 |
| Kansas City, MO | $69,450 | $71,080 | $33.39 | 530 |
| Huntsville, AL | $69,360 | $64,910 | $33.35 | 320 |
| Abilene, TX | $69,330 | $78,810 | $33.33 | 80 |
| Boise, ID | $69,310 | $62,190 | $33.32 | 350 |
| Fresno, CA | $69,300 | $71,240 | $33.32 | 320 |
| Flint, MI | $69,200 | $67,790 | $33.27 | 50 |
| Little Rock, AR | $69,170 | $72,700 | $33.26 | 320 |
| Lubbock, TX | $69,140 | $65,980 | $33.24 | 30 |
| Fargo, ND | $68,880 | $71,060 | $33.11 | 50 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $68,810 | $65,560 | $33.08 | 40 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $68,730 | $65,270 | $33.04 | 30 |
| Ogden, UT | $68,440 | $67,910 | $32.90 | 640 |
| Pensacola, FL | $68,240 | $63,580 | $32.81 | 660 |
| Jackson, MS | $68,230 | $67,750 | $32.80 | 200 |
| San Angelo, TX | $68,220 | $74,490 | $32.80 | 70 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $68,160 | $71,070 | $32.77 | 90 |
| Olympia, WA | $67,950 | $67,440 | $32.67 | 60 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $67,910 | $67,270 | $32.65 | 290 |
| Billings, MT | $67,900 | $63,570 | $32.64 | 50 |
| Ocala, FL | $67,760 | $71,770 | $32.58 | 40 |
| Duluth, MN | $67,630 | $71,780 | $32.52 | 60 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $67,470 | $69,330 | $32.44 | 850 |
| Springfield, IL | $67,380 | $60,860 | $32.40 | 60 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $67,330 | $61,250 | $32.37 | 30 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $67,230 | $65,870 | $32.32 | 140 |
| El Paso, TX | $67,190 | $65,320 | $32.30 | 140 |
| Visalia, CA | $67,170 | $64,060 | $32.29 | 40 |
| Columbia, SC | $67,110 | $73,110 | $32.26 | 260 |
| Knoxville, TN | $66,990 | $67,300 | $32.21 | 300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $66,670 | $64,520 | $32.06 | 880 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $66,130 | $63,280 | $31.79 | 840 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $65,750 | $63,170 | $31.61 | 30 |
| Racine, WI | $64,550 | $50,840 | $31.04 | 40 |
| Daphne, AL | $64,540 | $61,590 | $31.03 | 170 |
| Lexington, KY | $64,530 | $64,290 | $31.02 | 270 |
| Springfield, MO | $63,990 | $62,770 | $30.76 | 200 |
| Clarksville, TN | $63,720 | $60,710 | $30.63 | 50 |
| Lakeland, FL | $63,610 | $61,020 | $30.58 | 110 |
| Deltona, FL | $63,510 | $61,980 | $30.53 | 130 |
| Omaha, NE | $63,310 | $67,350 | $30.44 | 130 |
| Great Falls, MT | $63,220 | $60,930 | $30.39 | 50 |
| Elkhart, IN | $63,160 | $61,620 | $30.37 | 40 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,090 | $59,100 | $30.33 | 130 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $62,770 | $58,190 | $30.18 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA | $62,400 | $67,350 | $30.00 | 40 |
| Macon, GA | $62,000 | $60,450 | $29.81 | 40 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $61,970 | $59,270 | $29.79 | 60 |
| Charleston, WV | $61,880 | $61,650 | $29.75 | 40 |
| Dothan, AL | $61,770 | $61,060 | $29.70 | 30 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $61,460 | $50,050 | $29.55 | 120 |
| Birmingham, AL | $59,800 | $61,040 | $28.75 | 380 |
| Davenport, IA | $59,760 | $54,690 | $28.73 | 60 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $58,350 | $44,190 | $28.05 | 80 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $57,790 | $59,360 | $27.78 | 210 |
| Augusta, GA | $57,150 | $57,840 | $27.47 | 80 |
| Brownsville, TX | $56,240 | $47,180 | $27.04 | 60 |
| Burlington, NC | $55,120 | $51,640 | $26.50 | 50 |
| South Bend, IN | $54,280 | $60,680 | $26.09 | 130 |
| McAllen, TX | $54,200 | $47,840 | $26.06 | 80 |
| San Juan, PR | $50,800 | $45,130 | $24.42 | 570 |
| Rome, GA | $47,290 | $43,680 | $22.74 | n/a |
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary: questions
Where do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $138,480 a year, among the 208 metro areas we cover.
What is the average aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in the U.S.?
$84,740 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $79,870, so half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should aircraft mechanics and service technicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians nationwide earn between $62,630 (25th percentile) and $99,130 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays aircraft mechanics and service technicians the most?
New York, with a statewide average of $137,860 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is aircraft mechanics and service technicians pay the lowest?
Rome, GA, at $47,290 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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