Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in New York

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in New York earn the most in New York (average $138,480 a year) and the least in Albany ($70,030), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the aircraft mechanics and service technicians average at $137,860 and the median at $102,800 for 4,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,740.

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians average salary by city in New York

New York$138,480
Kiryas Joel$94,960
Rochester$78,940
Syracuse$78,870
Buffalo$78,830
Albany$70,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$138,480	$127,140	$82,670	$98,657	113
Kiryas Joel	$94,960	$87,280	$73,330	$70,985	109
Rochester	$78,940	$79,200	$65,370	$60,628	97
Syracuse	$78,870	$75,360	$61,670	$60,582	96
Buffalo	$78,830	$80,040	$71,640	$60,556	96
Albany	$70,030	$72,490	$63,250	$54,849	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other states

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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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