Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,070 or more. The middle half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Washington earn between $76,550 and $103,480.
- $61K10th
- $77K25th
- $94KMedian
- $103K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,900 | $7,742 | $44.66 |
| Median | $93,910 | $7,826 | $45.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,550 | $6,379 | $36.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,480 | $8,623 | $49.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Washington earn 10% more than the U.S. average ($84,740). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $79,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $92,900 | $93,910 | $61,060 | $131,070 | 1,440 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $92,900, a single filer in Washington takes home about $69,257 a year, or $5,771 a month and $2,664 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $70,819 | $5,902 |
| Working in MD | $69,984 | $5,832 |
| Working in VA | $69,658 | $5,805 |
| Working in DC | $69,257 | $5,771 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for aircraft mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $92,900 buys what about $85,320 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$79,330
- Baltimore, MD$96,010
- Lexington Park, MD$95,310
- Richmond, VA$75,340
- Harrisburg, PA$79,390
- Lancaster, PA$84,260
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
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Washington: questions
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Washington?
$44.66 an hour on average, and $45.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the aircraft mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $69,257 a year ($5,771 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,900.
Do aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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