Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic Salary in the United States

How much does an Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic in the United States is $61,979 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,039
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,602 to $67,768
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,887
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Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $67,768 $5,647 $1,303 $33
Average $61,979 $5,165 $1,192 $30
25th Percentile $54,602 $4,550 $1,050 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic Salaries

An Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Airframe And Powerplant Mechanics

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:

  • San Jose: $78,174
  • San Francisco: $77,405
  • Oakland: $75,688

What Skills Can Increase an Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 5.56% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Equipment Operation (Mentioned in 5.56% Job Postings): This is skilled and unskilled work in the operation of mechanical tools and light to heavy equipment used in maintenance and construction or on the grounds of state properties or facilities and routine maintenance of that equipment.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.78% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
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Coordination 5.56%
Equipment Operation 5.56%
Preventive Maintenance 2.78%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic's salary.
  • First Aid: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Customer Support: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Aircraft Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
First Aid
 $65,697
6%
Customer Support
 $65,078
5%
Aircraft Maintenance
 $65,078
5%
Initiative
 $63,218
2%
Written Communication
 $63,218
2%
Coordination
 $62,598
1%
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How Education impacts an Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Airframe And Powerplant Mechanics enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $67,519 and $72,394).

Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 50.0%
Associates 33.3%
Bachelors 14.3%
Masters 1.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic'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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$54,602
Average $61,979/year
$67,768
$4,550
Average $5,165/month
$5,647
$1,050
Average $1,192/week
$1,303
$26
Average $30/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $67,768 $5,647 $1,303 $33
Average $61,979 $5,165 $1,192 $30
25th Percentile $54,602 $4,550 $1,050 $26

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Salary Trends for Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic

Salaries for an Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,130 in 2023 to around $52,068 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic salary trends, .

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