Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$78,680
↑ 44.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.1% since 2011 ($54,590 → $78,680)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $78,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,680 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $75,020 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | $70,010 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | $65,380 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | $66,440 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $64,090 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $62,920 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $61,020 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | $60,170 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $58,370 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $56,990 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $55,980 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $55,210 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $54,590 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.