Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $66,660 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.05
10th percentile $44,400
90th percentile $100,640
Employed locally 70
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,400
    25th
    $60,880
    50th (median)
    $66,660
    75th
    $80,650
    90th
    $100,640

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 16% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $98,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $86,640
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,850
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $79,130
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $78,790
    Reading, PA $77,890

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,880
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,870
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $32.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 15.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,400 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,880.