Aviation Mechanical Engineer Salary in the United States

Aviation Mechanical Engineer Salary

How much does an Aviation Mechanical Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aviation Mechanical Engineer in the United States is $76,348. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,882 to $84,751, with most professionals earning between $63,994 and $92,401.

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10th Percentile Aviation Mechanical Engineer Salary $63,994 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aviation Mechanical Engineer Salary $69,882 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aviation Mechanical Engineer Salary $76,348 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aviation Mechanical Engineer Salary $84,751 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aviation Mechanical Engineer Salary $92,401 US April 01, 2025
25% $69,882 10% $63,994 90% $92,401 75% $84,751 $76,348 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Airframe and Engine Mechanic II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Aviation Mechanical Engineer

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Airframe and Engine Mechanic Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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69882
84751
76348

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
69882
84751
76348
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aviation Mechanical Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Aviation Mechanical Engineer ranges from $69,882 to $84,751 with the average base salary of $76,348. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,882 to $84,751 with the average total cash compensation of $76,348.

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