How much does an Aviation Maintenance Mechanic make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aviation Maintenance Mechanic in the United States is $89,822. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,248 to $101,249, with most professionals earning between $67,712 and $111,653.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Salary $67,712 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Salary $78,248 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Salary $89,822 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Salary $101,249 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Salary $111,653 US March 01, 2025
25% $78,248 10% $67,712 90% $111,653 75% $101,249 $89,822 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Head Aircraft Mechanic (Jet)


    Associate's Degree

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    Aviation Maintenance Mechanic

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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101249
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
80450
104223
92862
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aviation Maintenance Mechanic in the United States. The base salary for Aviation Maintenance Mechanic ranges from $78,248 to $101,249 with the average base salary of $89,822. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,450 to $104,223 with the average total cash compensation of $92,862.

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