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Avionics Technician Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of avionics technicians in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare avionics 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
$63,700
25th Percentile Wage
$67,210
50th Percentile Wage
$72,520
75th Percentile Wage
$77,820
90th Percentile Wage
$82,540

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for avionics technicians in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) avionics technicians is $82,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,520. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent avionics technicians is $63,700.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of avionics technicians in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.

YearMedian Salary Growth2-Year Growth
2017
$72,520
-7.50% -7.50%
2015
$77,960
- -

Table 3. Compare Avionics Technician Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of avionics technicians in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of avionics technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Scientific Research and Development Services
$72,520
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$72,520
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$70,950
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$68,530
Testing Laboratories
$67,070
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$66,230
Engineering Services
$65,990
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$57,800

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