Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,020 or more. The middle half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Minneapolis earn between $64,380 and $133,020.
- $59K10th
- $64K25th
- $90KMedian
- $133K75th
- $133K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,820 | $7,818 | $45.11 |
| Median | $90,050 | $7,504 | $43.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,380 | $5,365 | $30.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,020 | $11,085 | $63.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Minneapolis earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($90,160) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($84,740). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $79,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $93,820 | $90,050 | $59,100 | $133,020 | 2,110 |
| Minnesota | $90,160 | $81,980 | $52,100 | $133,020 | 2,390 |
| United States | $84,740 | $79,870 | $48,780 | $128,890 | 138,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $93,820, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $69,976 a year, or $5,831 a month and $2,691 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $70,772 | $5,898 |
| Working in MN | $69,976 | $5,831 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for aircraft mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $93,820 buys what about $89,504 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Minnesota
Highest-paying cities for aircraft mechanics and service technicians
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($138,480).
- New York, NY$138,480
- Waterbury, CT$113,020
- Memphis, TN$107,660
- Trenton, NJ$103,590
- Chicago, IL$101,600
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Minneapolis?
$45.11 an hour on average, and $43.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the aircraft mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $69,976 a year ($5,831 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,820. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($84,740).
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; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.