Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $76,990 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $42,350
90th percentile $97,750
Employed locally 480
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,350
    25th
    $59,390
    50th (median)
    $76,990
    75th
    $90,790
    90th
    $97,750

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,730
    Lexington Park, MD $98,070
    New Jersey $97,730

    Nearby metros — Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $88,280
    Wichita Falls, TX $83,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,850
    Waco, TX $77,410
    Amarillo, TX $76,600
    Corpus Christi, TX $76,270

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Austin, TX is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.20 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 2.1% below the national median of $78,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Austin?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,350 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,390.