Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $74,460 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.80
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $90,690
Employed locally 90
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $65,480
    50th (median)
    $74,460
    75th
    $84,590
    90th
    $90,690

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 105% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 5% above 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,290
    Minnesota $86,640
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $86,640
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $82,170
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $79,130
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $78,420

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,750
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,560
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,150
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,340
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Lansing, MI is $35.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 5.4% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,480.