Avionics Technicians pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,370 or more. The middle half of avionics technicians in Albuquerque earn between $75,980 and $95,320.
- $76K10th
- $76K25th
- $95KMedian
- $95K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,740 | $7,312 | $42.18 |
| Median | $95,320 | $7,943 | $45.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,980 | $6,332 | $36.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,320 | $7,943 | $45.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Avionics Technicians pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Avionics technicians in Albuquerque earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($87,990) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($83,380). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $87,740 | $95,320 | $75,980 | $95,370 | n/a |
| New Mexico | $87,990 | $94,020 | $75,980 | $95,370 | n/a |
| United States | $83,380 | $82,280 | $49,410 | $113,680 | 18,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Avionics Technicians salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $87,740, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $67,587 a year, or $5,632 a month and $2,599 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for avionics technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $87,740 buys what about $91,830 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Avionics Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Denver, CO$92,250
- Phoenix, AZ$79,980
- Tucson, AZ$80,540
- Las Vegas, NV$84,300
- Oklahoma City, OK$66,870
- Ogden, UT$68,010
Highest-paying cities for avionics technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($110,790).
- San Francisco, CA$110,790
- Philadelphia, PA$101,740
- Baltimore, MD$97,640
- Houston, TX$95,750
- Seattle, WA$95,500
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Avionics Technicians salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do avionics technicians make an hour in Albuquerque?
$42.18 an hour on average, and $45.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level avionics technicians salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the avionics technicians take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $67,587 a year ($5,632 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,740.
Do avionics technicians earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($83,380).
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 49-2091; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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).
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