What are the main factors that influence an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager's salary?

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $107,266, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,429, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $145,829, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $133,264, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $167,645,

What are the highest paying states for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager?

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $141,200, California $140,700, Massachusetts $138,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager: $160,400; Aircraft Support Engineering Senior Manager: $160,395; Aircraft Maintenance Engineer V: $139,600; Aircraft Maintenance Manager: $131,525; Aircraft Support Engineering Manager: $127,501.

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager in Hawaii is $133,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,258
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,400 to $142,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,566

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,700	$11,892	$2,744	$69
Average	$133,300	$11,108	$2,563	$64
25th Percentile	$121,400	$10,117	$2,335	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salaries

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer III (4-7 years): $107,266
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer IV (7+ years): $126,429
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer V (7-10 years): $145,829
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager (10+ years): $133,264
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $167,645

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer III	4-7 years	$107,266
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer IV	7+ years	$126,429
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer V	7-10 years	$145,829
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager	10+ years	$133,264
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$167,645

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How Do Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $141,200.
California: $140,700.
Massachusetts: $138,800.

District of Columbia $141,200 California $140,700 Massachusetts $138,800 Washington $138,300 New Jersey $138,200 Alaska $138,100 Connecticut $136,300 New York $135,600

Hawaii $133,300 Rhode Island $132,200 Maryland $131,500 Minnesota $130,500 Colorado $130,100 Illinois $130,000 Oregon $129,500 Delaware $129,200

New Hampshire $128,900 Virginia $128,400 Pennsylvania $127,000 Nevada $126,200 North Dakota $126,000 Michigan $125,600 Wisconsin $125,500 Vermont $125,200

Maine $124,400 Texas $124,400 Arizona $124,300 Ohio $124,200 Georgia $123,000 Indiana $122,400 Wyoming $122,300 Utah $122,100

Iowa $122,100 Kansas $121,500 Louisiana $121,300 Missouri $121,200 North Carolina $121,200 Florida $120,700 Montana $120,400 Nebraska $120,200

Kentucky $120,000 South Carolina $119,500 Tennessee $119,200 Idaho $119,100 New Mexico $118,100 Oklahoma $117,900 Alabama $117,200 South Dakota $115,900

Arkansas $115,200 West Virginia $114,900 Mississippi $113,800

Top Paying Cities for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $132,600
Anahola: $130,900
Captain Cook: $130,700

Aiea, HI $132,600 Anahola, HI $130,900 Captain Cook, HI $130,700 Eleele, HI $131,100 Ewa Beach, HI $132,500 Kapolei, HI $132,400 Haiku, HI $131,000 Hakalau, HI $130,700

Haleiwa, HI $132,100 Hana, HI $130,600 Hanalei, HI $130,700 Hanamaulu, HI $130,900 Hanapepe, HI $131,100 Hauula, HI $132,300 Hawaii National Park, HI $130,800 Hawi, HI $131,000

Hilo, HI $130,900 Princeville, HI $130,900 Holualoa, HI $130,800 Honaunau, HI $130,500 Honokaa, HI $130,700 Honomu, HI $130,900 Hoolehua, HI $130,500 Kaaawa, HI $132,400

Kahuku, HI $132,100 Kahului, HI $131,300 Kailua, HI $132,600 Ocean View, HI $130,900 Waikoloa, HI $130,900 Keauhou, HI $130,800 Kailua Kona, HI $130,900 Kalaheo, HI $131,000

Kalaupapa, HI $130,400 Kamuela, HI $130,800 Kaneohe, HI $132,500 Kapaa, HI $131,100 Kaumakani, HI $131,200 Kaunakakai, HI $130,700 Keaau, HI $131,000 Kealakekua, HI $131,000

Kealia, HI $131,000 Kekaha, HI $130,900 Kihei, HI $131,100 Kilauea, HI $130,900 Kapaau, HI $130,800 Koloa, HI $131,000 Kualapuu, HI $130,700 Kunia, HI $132,300

Kurtistown, HI $131,000 Lahaina, HI $131,000 Laie, HI $132,200 Lanai City, HI $130,700 Laupahoehoe, HI $131,000 Lawai, HI $131,200 Lihue, HI $130,900 Makawao, HI $131,100

Makaweli, HI $130,700 Maunaloa, HI $130,400 Mountain View, HI $130,900 Naalehu, HI $130,600 Ninole, HI $130,500 Ookala, HI $130,600 Paauilo, HI $130,700 Pahala, HI $130,700

Pahoa, HI $130,800 Paia, HI $131,000 Papaaloa, HI $131,000 Papaikou, HI $130,700 Pearl City, HI $132,500 Pepeekeo, HI $131,000 Puunene, HI $131,300 Volcano, HI $130,800

Wahiawa, HI $132,300 Pukalani, HI $131,100 Mililani, HI $132,400 Kula, HI $130,800 Waialua, HI $132,000 Waianae, HI $132,200 Wailuku, HI $131,000 Waimanalo, HI $132,500

Waimea, HI $131,200 Waipahu, HI $132,400 Honolulu, HI $132,600 J B P H H, HI $132,600 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $132,300 Schofield Barracks, HI $132,300 Fort Shafter, HI $132,600 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $132,600

Camp H M Smith, HI $132,600 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $132,500 Wake Island, HI $132,600

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $148,034. While startup companies pay approximate $125,454.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$125,454
Growth Stage	51~500	$132,613
Established	501~5000	$143,017
Enterprise	5000+	$148,034

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager positions in MFG Nondurable or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$173,290	$83.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$159,960	$77.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$146,630	$70.0	10%

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$121,400

Average $133,300/year

$142,700

$10,117

Average $11,108/month

$11,892

$2,335

Average $2,563/week

$2,744

$58

Average $64/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,700	$11,892	$2,744	$69
Average	$133,300	$11,108	$2,563	$64
25th Percentile	$121,400	$10,117	$2,335	$58

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Aerospace Aviation Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager	$167,700	26%
Aerospace Aviation Maintenance Engineering Senior Manager	$173,900	30%

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