What are the main factors that influence an Aviation Electronics Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change An Aviation Electronics Technician's salary?

An Aviation Electronics Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $72,894 for beginners, reaching about $73,915 at mid-level, and approach $76,921 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aviation Electronics Technician?

Aviation Electronics Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aviation Electronics Technician roles are District of Columbia $80,255, California $79,950, Massachusetts $78,885. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aviation Electronics Technician roles make?

Salaries for Aviation Electronics Technician level roles vary by specialization: Mobile Electronics Technician: $117,635; Industrial Electronics Technician: $101,896; Electronics Technician: $75,343; Electronics Technician II: $66,452; Aviation Technician: $61,557.

Aviation Electronics Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aviation Electronics Technician make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aviation Electronics Technician in Delaware is $73,405 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,519
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,051 to $81,840
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,355

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Aviation Electronics Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,840	$6,820	$1,574	$39
Average	$73,405	$6,117	$1,412	$35
25th Percentile	$66,051	$5,504	$1,270	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Aviation Electronics Technician Salaries

An Aviation Electronics 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 Aviation Electronics Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aviation Electronics 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): $72,894
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,201
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,915
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,965
Expert (over 8 years): $76,921

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Aviation Electronics Technician	$72,894
Intermediate Level Aviation Electronics Technician	$73,201
Senior Level Aviation Electronics Technician	$73,915
Specialist Level Aviation Electronics Technician	$75,965
Expert Level Aviation Electronics Technician	$76,921

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

District of Columbia: $80,255.
California: $79,950.
Massachusetts: $78,885.

District of Columbia $80,255 California $79,950 Massachusetts $78,885 Washington $78,595 New Jersey $78,566 Alaska $78,464 Connecticut $77,464 New York $77,058

Hawaii $75,761 Rhode Island $75,152 Maryland $74,739 Minnesota $74,173 Colorado $73,956 Illinois $73,883 Oregon $73,608 Delaware $73,405

New Hampshire $73,277 Virginia $72,992 Pennsylvania $72,158 Nevada $71,738 North Dakota $71,600 Michigan $71,383 Wisconsin $71,303 Vermont $71,143

Texas $70,701 Maine $70,672 Arizona $70,629 Ohio $70,578 Georgia $69,911 Indiana $69,578 Wyoming $69,512 Utah $69,411

Iowa $69,367 Kansas $69,020 Louisiana $68,918 North Carolina $68,882 Missouri $68,867 Florida $68,585 Montana $68,432 Nebraska $68,287

Kentucky $68,208 South Carolina $67,918 Tennessee $67,737 Idaho $67,664 New Mexico $67,135 Oklahoma $67,019 Alabama $66,591 South Dakota $65,874

Arkansas $65,482 West Virginia $65,272 Mississippi $64,641

Top Paying Cities for Aviation Electronics 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:

Lincoln: $75,971
Little Creek: $75,268
Magnolia: $75,579

Lincoln, DE $75,971 Little Creek, DE $75,268 Magnolia, DE $75,579 Milford, DE $75,971 Marydel, DE $74,985 Millsboro, DE $75,971 Millville, DE $76,478 Milton, DE $75,971

Nassau, DE $75,971 Ocean View, DE $76,478 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,478 Seaford, DE $75,173 Selbyville, DE $76,478 Smyrna, DE $74,898 Viola, DE $75,579 Woodside, DE $75,362

Bear, DE $74,347 Newark, DE $74,376 Claymont, DE $74,434 Delaware City, DE $74,376 Hockessin, DE $74,434 Kirkwood, DE $74,376 Middletown, DE $74,746 Montchanin, DE $74,434

New Castle, DE $74,434 Odessa, DE $74,847 Port Penn, DE $74,173 Rockland, DE $74,434 Saint Georges, DE $74,376 Townsend, DE $74,739 Winterthur, DE $74,434 Lewes, DE $75,971

Wilmington, DE $74,434 Dover, DE $75,231 Dover Afb, DE $75,405 Bethany Beach, DE $76,478 Bethel, DE $75,173 Bridgeville, DE $75,971 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,311 Cheswold, DE $75,057

Clayton, DE $74,869 Dagsboro, DE $76,478 Delmar, DE $75,173 Ellendale, DE $75,971 Felton, DE $75,971 Fenwick Island, DE $76,478 Frankford, DE $76,478 Frederica, DE $75,971

Georgetown, DE $75,971 Greenwood, DE $75,971 Harbeson, DE $75,971 Harrington, DE $75,971 Hartly, DE $74,833 Houston, DE $75,971 Kenton, DE $74,869 Laurel, DE $75,173

Yorklyn, DE $74,434

Aviation Electronics Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aviation Electronics 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$66,051

Average $73,405/year

$81,840

$5,504

Average $6,117/month

$6,820

$1,270

Average $1,412/week

$1,574

$32

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,840	$6,820	$1,574	$39
Average	$73,405	$6,117	$1,412	$35
25th Percentile	$66,051	$5,504	$1,270	$32

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