Avionics Technicians pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for avionics technicians is $39.56 an hour ($82,280 a year). About 18,830 people work in this job there.

$39.56Median hourly pay
$63,900–$99,110Middle half of workers, yearly
18,830People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for avionics technicians in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.75$49,410
25% of workers$30.72$63,900
Half of workers (median)$39.56$82,280
75% of workers$47.65$99,110
90% of workers$54.65$113,680

Best-paying states for avionics technicians

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Pennsylvania$117,47070
New Jersey$100,250260
Maryland$97,490160
Alabama$95,920910
Alaska$94,81050
New Mexico$94,0200
California$92,4801,220
Washington$91,3803,400
Massachusetts$89,34040
New Hampshire$86,83030

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for avionics technicians

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 1,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,870
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,190
Aerospace Engineers$134,960
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74,090
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$65,380
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$67,820
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$73,900
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$82,890

Other job titles for this job

Avionics Repair TechnicianAvionics Repair TechAircraft Electrical Systems SpecialistAviation Electrical TechnicianAviation Electrical TechAviation ElectricianAviation Electronics TechnicianAviation Electronics TechAviation Maintenance TechAvionic TechnicianAvionic TechAvionics Electrical Technician

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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.