What are the main factors that influence an Aviation Specialist'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 Aviation Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Aviation Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aviation Specialist's salary?

An Aviation Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Test Pilot (4-7 years)earns $133,553, a Aviation Specialist (7+ years)earns $155,533, a Lead Test Pilot (7-10 years)earns $175,828, a Test Pilot Manager (10+ years)earns $201,037, a Test Pilot Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $227,134,

What are the highest paying states for an Aviation Specialist?

Aviation Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aviation Specialist roles are District of Columbia $168,756, California $168,116, Massachusetts $165,875. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aviation Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Aviation Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Aviation Engineer IV: $140,200; Aerospace Aviation Engineer IV: $140,150; 15P (Aviation Operations Specialist): $129,993; Aviation Operations Specialist: $128,972; Aerospace Aviation Maintenance Engineer IV: $120,900.

Aviation Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Aviation Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aviation Specialist in Delaware is $154,353 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,597
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,354 to $167,566
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,877

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Aviation Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,566	$13,964	$3,222	$81
Average	$154,353	$12,863	$2,968	$74
25th Percentile	$137,354	$11,446	$2,641	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Aviation Specialist Salaries

An Aviation Specialist'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aviation Specialist'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): $133,553
Early Career (1-2 years): $155,533
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $175,828
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $201,037
Expert (over 8 years): $227,134

Levels	Salary
Test Pilo... Level Aviation Specialist	$133,553
Aviation ... Level Aviation Specialist	$155,533
Lead Test... Level Aviation Specialist	$175,828
Test Pilo... Level Aviation Specialist	$201,037
Test Pilo... Level Aviation Specialist	$227,134

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

District of Columbia: $168,756.
California: $168,116.
Massachusetts: $165,875.

District of Columbia $168,756 California $168,116 Massachusetts $165,875 Washington $165,266 New Jersey $165,205 Alaska $164,991 Connecticut $162,888 New York $162,035

Hawaii $159,306 Rhode Island $158,026 Maryland $157,157 Minnesota $155,968 Colorado $155,511 Illinois $155,359 Oregon $154,779 Delaware $154,353

New Hampshire $154,084 Virginia $153,484 Pennsylvania $151,731 Nevada $150,847 North Dakota $150,558 Michigan $150,100 Wisconsin $149,933 Vermont $149,597

Texas $148,668 Maine $148,607 Arizona $148,515 Ohio $148,408 Georgia $147,006 Indiana $146,305 Wyoming $146,168 Utah $145,955

Iowa $145,863 Kansas $145,131 Louisiana $144,918 North Carolina $144,842 Missouri $144,811 Florida $144,217 Montana $143,897 Nebraska $143,592

Kentucky $143,424 South Carolina $142,815 Tennessee $142,434 Idaho $142,281 New Mexico $141,169 Oklahoma $140,925 Alabama $140,025 South Dakota $138,517

Arkansas $137,694 West Virginia $137,252 Mississippi $135,925

Top Paying Cities for Aviation Specialists

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: $153,658
Little Creek: $154,783
Magnolia: $154,560

Lincoln, DE $153,658 Little Creek, DE $154,783 Magnolia, DE $154,560 Milford, DE $154,048 Marydel, DE $154,301 Millsboro, DE $153,013 Millville, DE $153,249 Milton, DE $153,514

Nassau, DE $153,626 Ocean View, DE $153,223 Rehoboth Beach, DE $153,517 Seaford, DE $153,604 Selbyville, DE $152,969 Smyrna, DE $154,889 Viola, DE $154,176 Woodside, DE $154,590

Bear, DE $154,234 Newark, DE $154,176 Claymont, DE $154,491 Delaware City, DE $154,330 Hockessin, DE $154,162 Kirkwood, DE $154,301 Middletown, DE $154,360 Montchanin, DE $154,197

New Castle, DE $154,220 Odessa, DE $154,437 Port Penn, DE $154,540 Rockland, DE $154,212 Saint Georges, DE $154,312 Townsend, DE $154,549 Winterthur, DE $154,231 Lewes, DE $153,574

Wilmington, DE $154,170 Dover, DE $154,783 Dover Afb, DE $153,967 Bethany Beach, DE $153,062 Bethel, DE $153,220 Bridgeville, DE $153,581 Camden Wyoming, DE $154,347 Cheswold, DE $154,732

Clayton, DE $154,737 Dagsboro, DE $152,955 Delmar, DE $152,710 Ellendale, DE $153,173 Felton, DE $154,036 Fenwick Island, DE $152,989 Frankford, DE $152,722 Frederica, DE $154,188

Georgetown, DE $152,897 Greenwood, DE $153,606 Harbeson, DE $153,060 Harrington, DE $153,841 Hartly, DE $154,319 Houston, DE $153,621 Kenton, DE $154,744 Laurel, DE $152,806

Yorklyn, DE $154,208

Aviation Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aviation Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Aviation Specialist positions in Transportation or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aviation Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aviation Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$185,223	$89.0	20%
Software & Networking	$169,788	$82.0	10%

Aviation Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aviation Specialist'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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$137,354

Average $154,353/year

$167,566

$11,446

Average $12,863/month

$13,964

$2,641

Average $2,968/week

$3,222

$66

Average $74/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$167,566	$13,964	$3,222	$81
Average	$154,353	$12,863	$2,968	$74
25th Percentile	$137,354	$11,446	$2,641	$66

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