Aircraft Mechanics made a median salary of $75,020 in 2023. The best-paid 25% made $88,350 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $59,190., The average Aircraft Mechanic salary in the United States is $88,611 as of July 01, 2025. The range for our most popular Aircraft Mechanic positions (listed below) typically falls between $47,153 and $130,070. Keep in mind that salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including position, education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have , Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023 49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Excludes “Avionics Technicians” (49-2091)., , , .