What are the main factors that influence a Helicopter Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change A Helicopter Technician's salary?

A Helicopter Technician's salary grows with experience: a Helicopter Technician (0-1 years)earns $51,301, a Waste Water Treatment Technician II (1-3 years)earns $57,520, a Waste Water Treatment Technician III (3-5 years)earns $64,832, a Waste Water Treatment Superintendent (5+ years)earns $99,328, a Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager (5+ years)earns $113,318,

What are the highest paying states for a Helicopter Technician?

Helicopter Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Helicopter Technician roles are District of Columbia $55,935, California $55,723, Massachusetts $54,980. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Helicopter Technician roles make?

Salaries for Helicopter Technician level roles vary by specialization: Helicopter Flight Instructor: $183,735; Head Helicopter Pilot: $165,900; Chief Helicopter Pilot: $165,838; Helicopter Pilot: $93,718; Helicopter Repairer: $64,350.

Helicopter Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Helicopter Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Helicopter Technician in Rhode Island is $52,378 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Helicopter Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,259
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,830 to $57,550
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,690

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Helicopter Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,550	$4,796	$1,107	$28
Average	$52,378	$4,365	$1,007	$25
25th Percentile	$47,830	$3,986	$920	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Helicopter Technician Salaries

A Helicopter Technician'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 Helicopter Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Helicopter Technician'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $51,301
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,520
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,832
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,328
Expert (over 8 years): $113,318

Levels	Salary
Helicopte... Level Helicopter Technician	$51,301
Waste Wat... Level Helicopter Technician	$57,520
Waste Wat... Level Helicopter Technician	$64,832
Waste Wat... Level Helicopter Technician	$99,328
Waste Wat... Level Helicopter Technician	$113,318

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How Do Helicopter Technician 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 Helicopter Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,935.
California: $55,723.
Massachusetts: $54,980.

District of Columbia $55,935 California $55,723 Massachusetts $54,980 Washington $54,778 New Jersey $54,758 Alaska $54,687 Connecticut $53,990 New York $53,707

Hawaii $52,803 Rhode Island $52,378 Maryland $52,090 Minnesota $51,696 Colorado $51,545 Illinois $51,494 Oregon $51,302 Delaware $51,161

New Hampshire $51,072 Virginia $50,873 Pennsylvania $50,292 Nevada $49,999 North Dakota $49,903 Michigan $49,751 Wisconsin $49,696 Vermont $49,585

Texas $49,277 Maine $49,256 Arizona $49,226 Ohio $49,191 Georgia $48,726 Indiana $48,493 Wyoming $48,448 Utah $48,377

Iowa $48,347 Kansas $48,104 Louisiana $48,034 North Carolina $48,008 Missouri $47,998 Florida $47,801 Montana $47,695 Nebraska $47,594

Kentucky $47,539 South Carolina $47,337 Tennessee $47,210 Idaho $47,160 New Mexico $46,791 Oklahoma $46,710 Alabama $46,412 South Dakota $45,912

Arkansas $45,639 West Virginia $45,493 Mississippi $45,053

Top Paying Cities for Helicopter Technicians

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:

Adamsville: $53,033
Albion: $52,585
Ashaway: $52,933

Adamsville, RI $53,033 Albion, RI $52,585 Ashaway, RI $52,933 Barrington, RI $52,447 Block Island, RI $52,739 Bradford, RI $52,901 Bristol, RI $52,649 Carolina, RI $52,813

Charlestown, RI $52,833 Chepachet, RI $52,727 Clayville, RI $52,580 Coventry, RI $52,583 West Greenwich, RI $52,728 East Greenwich, RI $52,548 Exeter, RI $52,713 Fiskeville, RI $52,446

Forestdale, RI $52,850 Foster, RI $52,700 Glendale, RI $52,854 Greene, RI $52,769 Greenville, RI $52,466 Harmony, RI $52,534 Harrisville, RI $52,831 Hope, RI $52,478

Hope Valley, RI $52,886 Hopkinton, RI $52,956 Jamestown, RI $52,779 Kenyon, RI $52,807 Little Compton, RI $53,025 Manville, RI $52,654 Mapleville, RI $52,738 Newport, RI $52,832

Middletown, RI $52,855 North Kingstown, RI $52,638 North Scituate, RI $52,534 Oakland, RI $52,795 Pascoag, RI $52,866 Pawtucket, RI $52,368 Central Falls, RI $52,392 Cumberland, RI $52,689

Lincoln, RI $52,444 Portsmouth, RI $52,827 Prudence Island, RI $52,718 Rockville, RI $52,948 Saunderstown, RI $52,747 Shannock, RI $52,810 Slatersville, RI $52,850 Slocum, RI $52,746

Tiverton, RI $52,987 Wakefield, RI $52,792 Kingston, RI $52,772 Narragansett, RI $52,807 Peace Dale, RI $52,786 Warren, RI $52,582 Warwick, RI $52,435 Westerly, RI $52,945

West Kingston, RI $52,789 West Warwick, RI $52,500 Wood River Junction, RI $52,864 Woonsocket, RI $52,853 North Smithfield, RI $52,733 Wyoming, RI $52,810 Providence, RI $52,353 Cranston, RI $52,360

North Providence, RI $52,366 East Providence, RI $52,357 Riverside, RI $52,373 Rumford, RI $52,366 Smithfield, RI $52,472 Johnston, RI $52,384

Helicopter Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Helicopter Technician'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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$47,830

Average $52,378/year

$57,550

$3,986

Average $4,365/month

$4,796

$920

Average $1,007/week

$1,107

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,550	$4,796	$1,107	$28
Average	$52,378	$4,365	$1,007	$25
25th Percentile	$47,830	$3,986	$920	$23

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