Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for aircraft mechanics and service technicians is $45.15 an hour ($93,910 a year). About 1,440 people work in this job there.

$45.15Median hourly pay
$76,550–$103,480Middle half of workers, yearly
1,440People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($79,870).

Pay range for aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.36$61,060
25% of workers$36.80$76,550
Half of workers (median)$45.15$93,910
75% of workers$49.75$103,480
90% of workers$63.01$131,070

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$93,9101,440

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for aircraft mechanics and service technicians

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +5.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.