Avionics Technicians
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 850 | $77,700 | $37.36 | |
| Alaska | 260 | $57,840 | $27.81 | |
| Arizona | 500 | $63,760 | $30.65 | |
| Arkansas | 40 | $63,200 | $30.38 | |
| California | 1,740 | $76,540 | $36.80 | |
| Colorado | 250 | $70,110 | $33.71 | |
| Connecticut | 90 | $88,990 | $42.78 | |
| Delaware | 50 | $67,700 | $32.55 | |
| Florida | 2,020 | $59,160 | $28.44 | |
| Georgia | 1,010 | $71,810 | $34.52 | |
| Hawaii | 130 | $75,950 | $36.51 | |
| Idaho | 70 | $58,590 | $28.17 | |
| Illinois | 440 | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Indiana | 500 | $59,410 | $28.56 | |
| Kansas | 650 | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| Louisiana | 330 | $57,020 | $27.41 | |
| Maryland | 710 | $83,370 | $40.08 | |
| Michigan | 220 | $56,470 | $27.15 | |
| Minnesota | 40 | $75,090 | $36.10 | |
| Mississippi | 90 | $70,950 | $34.11 | |
| Missouri | 300 | $73,400 | $35.29 | |
| Montana | 50 | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| Nevada | 200 | $75,760 | $36.43 | |
| New Hampshire | 70 | $65,640 | $31.56 | |
| New Jersey | 240 | $75,950 | $36.51 | |
| New Mexico | 40 | $59,200 | $28.46 | |
| New York | 60 | $79,690 | $38.31 | |
| North Carolina | 550 | $59,380 | $28.55 | |
| North Dakota | 40 | $42,140 | $20.26 | |
| Ohio | 350 | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| Oklahoma | 470 | $56,420 | $27.12 | |
| Oregon | 110 | $78,010 | $37.51 | |
| Pennsylvania | 180 | $67,220 | $32.32 | |
| South Carolina | 180 | $67,950 | $32.67 | |
| Tennessee | 140 | $55,400 | $26.63 | |
| Texas | 1,720 | $70,650 | $33.97 | |
| Utah | 290 | $64,640 | $31.08 | |
| Virginia | 270 | $57,250 | $27.52 | |
| West Virginia | 50 | $57,220 | $27.51 | |
| Wisconsin | 170 | $47,370 | $22.77 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
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$69,860 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as avionics technicians.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 22%
- College dropout 41%
- Associate’s degree 23%
- Bachelor’s degree 10%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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