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

An Avionic Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,712 for beginners, reaching about $78,801 at mid-level, and approach $82,005 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Avionic Technician?

Avionic Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Avionic Technician roles are District of Columbia $83,570, California $83,253, Massachusetts $82,143. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Avionic Technician roles make?

Salaries for Avionic Technician level roles vary by specialization: Technician: $90,427; Or Technician: $87,147; Ophthalmic Technician: $67,358; Mathematical Technician: $64,640; Radiation Technician: $63,493.

Avionic Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Avionic Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Avionic Technician in Rhode Island is $78,256 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,436
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,416 to $87,249
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,278

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Avionic Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,249	$7,271	$1,678	$42
Average	$78,256	$6,521	$1,505	$38
25th Percentile	$70,416	$5,868	$1,354	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Avionic Technician Salaries

An Avionic 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 Avionic Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Avionic 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): $77,712
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,039
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,801
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,986
Expert (over 8 years): $82,005

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Avionic Technician	$77,712
Intermediate Level Avionic Technician	$78,039
Senior Level Avionic Technician	$78,801
Specialist Level Avionic Technician	$80,986
Expert Level Avionic Technician	$82,005

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

District of Columbia: $83,570.
California: $83,253.
Massachusetts: $82,143.

District of Columbia $83,570 California $83,253 Massachusetts $82,143 Washington $81,842 New Jersey $81,811 Alaska $81,706 Connecticut $80,664 New York $80,241

Hawaii $78,890 Rhode Island $78,256 Maryland $77,826 Minnesota $77,237 Colorado $77,011 Illinois $76,935 Oregon $76,649 Delaware $76,437

New Hampshire $76,304 Virginia $76,007 Pennsylvania $75,139 Nevada $74,701 North Dakota $74,558 Michigan $74,331 Wisconsin $74,248 Vermont $74,082

Texas $73,622 Maine $73,592 Arizona $73,546 Ohio $73,494 Georgia $72,799 Indiana $72,452 Wyoming $72,384 Utah $72,278

Iowa $72,233 Kansas $71,871 Louisiana $71,765 North Carolina $71,727 Missouri $71,712 Florida $71,418 Montana $71,259 Nebraska $71,108

Kentucky $71,025 South Carolina $70,724 Tennessee $70,535 Idaho $70,459 New Mexico $69,908 Oklahoma $69,788 Alabama $69,342 South Dakota $68,595

Arkansas $68,187 West Virginia $67,969 Mississippi $67,312

Top Paying Cities for Avionic 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: $79,539
Albion: $78,219
Ashaway: $79,841

Adamsville, RI $79,539 Albion, RI $78,219 Ashaway, RI $79,841 Barrington, RI $78,219 Block Island, RI $79,426 Bradford, RI $79,789 Bristol, RI $78,143 Carolina, RI $79,139

Charlestown, RI $79,222 Chepachet, RI $78,068 Clayville, RI $78,143 Coventry, RI $78,068 West Greenwich, RI $78,015 East Greenwich, RI $78,120 Exeter, RI $79,789 Fiskeville, RI $78,219

Forestdale, RI $78,143 Foster, RI $78,015 Glendale, RI $78,015 Greene, RI $78,890 Greenville, RI $78,219 Harmony, RI $78,196 Harrisville, RI $78,068 Hope, RI $78,219

Hope Valley, RI $79,841 Hopkinton, RI $79,864 Jamestown, RI $79,064 Kenyon, RI $79,766 Little Compton, RI $79,509 Manville, RI $78,219 Mapleville, RI $78,015 Newport, RI $79,079

Middletown, RI $79,411 North Kingstown, RI $77,992 North Scituate, RI $78,196 Oakland, RI $78,090 Pascoag, RI $78,045 Pawtucket, RI $78,219 Central Falls, RI $78,219 Cumberland, RI $78,219

Lincoln, RI $78,219 Portsmouth, RI $78,762 Prudence Island, RI $78,068 Rockville, RI $79,864 Saunderstown, RI $79,109 Shannock, RI $79,743 Slatersville, RI $78,143 Slocum, RI $79,109

Tiverton, RI $79,562 Wakefield, RI $79,026 Kingston, RI $79,041 Narragansett, RI $79,056 Peace Dale, RI $79,026 Warren, RI $78,196 Warwick, RI $78,219 Westerly, RI $79,887

West Kingston, RI $79,087 West Warwick, RI $78,219 Wood River Junction, RI $79,789 Woonsocket, RI $78,143 North Smithfield, RI $78,196 Wyoming, RI $79,766 Providence, RI $78,219 Cranston, RI $78,219

North Providence, RI $78,219 East Providence, RI $78,219 Riverside, RI $78,219 Rumford, RI $78,219 Smithfield, RI $78,219 Johnston, RI $78,219

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

Understanding how an Avionic 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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$70,416

Average $78,256/year

$87,249

$5,868

Average $6,521/month

$7,271

$1,354

Average $1,505/week

$1,678

$34

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,249	$7,271	$1,678	$42
Average	$78,256	$6,521	$1,505	$38
25th Percentile	$70,416	$5,868	$1,354	$34

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