Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician Salary in the Industry of Testing Laboratories

The salary statistics and trend of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare aircraft mechanics and service technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$53,450
25th Percentile Wage
$63,220
50th Percentile Wage
$74,410
75th Percentile Wage
$106,340
90th Percentile Wage
$121,260

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 $121,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent aircraft mechanics and service technicians is $53,450.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$74,410
5.81% 30.21%
2016
$70,090
14.21% -
2015
$60,130
3.76% -
2014
$57,870
3.02% -
2013
$56,120
7.47% -
2012
$51,930
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Table 3. Compare Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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
Testing Laboratories
$74,410
Scientific Research and Development Services
$70,230
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$70,230
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$63,870
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$63,220
Engineering Services
$62,740
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$62,220
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$59,180
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$58,570

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