As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in Delaware is $104,173, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,003 weekly, or $8,681 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $86,977 to $136,228. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,172) and 75th percentile ($120,952), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,228 per year. This $25,780 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Safety Training, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 54 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $86,977 DE October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $95,172 DE October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $104,173 DE October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $120,952 DE October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Salary $136,228 DE October 01, 2026
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What is an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) ?

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), also Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME or L-AME), is a licensed person who carries out and certifies aircraft maintenance. The license is widespread internationally and is recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The American FAA recognise the qualification in foreign countries but refer to it as Aviation Maintenance Engineer rather than "Aircraft...". Countries which issue or recognize AME licenses internally include; Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, India, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and much of Asia. The Ameri...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $111,184 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $111,253 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $110,900 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $110,708 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $111,275 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $111,050 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $110,667 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $110,730 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $111,656 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $110,339 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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