The salary statistics and trend of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the industry of support activities for air transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare aircraft mechanics and service technician salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,410 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,370 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $78,750 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the industry of support activities for air transportation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) aircraft mechanics and service technicians is $78,750. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent aircraft mechanics and service technicians is $30,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the industry of Support Activities for Air Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $53,410 | 0.00% | 8.03% |
| 2016 | $53,410 | 3.01% | - |
| 2015 | $51,800 | 2.45% | - |
| 2014 | $50,530 | 0.20% | - |
| 2013 | $50,430 | 2.60% | - |
| 2012 | $49,120 | - | - |
The average salaries of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in ten industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Couriers and Messengers | |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | |
| Air Transportation | |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other | |
| Nonscheduled Air Transportation | |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | |
| Support Activities for Transportation | |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | |