Avionics Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,070 or more. The middle half of avionics technicians in Washington earn between $93,120 and $101,630.
- $68K10th
- $93K25th
- $99KMedian
- $102K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,170 | $7,931 | $45.75 |
| Median | $99,420 | $8,285 | $47.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,120 | $7,760 | $44.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,630 | $8,469 | $48.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Avionics Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Avionics technicians in Washington earn 14% more than the U.S. average ($83,380). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $95,170 | $99,420 | $67,830 | $109,070 | 120 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $95,170, a single filer in Washington takes home about $70,661 a year, or $5,888 a month and $2,718 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 | $72,312 | $6,026 |
| Working in MD | $71,473 | $5,956 |
| Working in VA | $71,124 | $5,927 |
| Working in DC | $70,661 | $5,888 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for avionics 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 $95,170 buys what about $87,405 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Avionics Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$97,640
- Lexington Park, MD$93,470
- Philadelphia, PA$101,740
- Virginia Beach, VA$84,070
- Greensboro, NC$71,580
- New York, NY$90,990
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 Washington: questions
How much do avionics technicians make an hour in Washington?
$45.75 an hour on average, and $47.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level avionics technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the avionics technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $70,661 a year ($5,888 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,170.
Do avionics technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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