Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $74,230 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.69
10th percentile $51,820
90th percentile $91,670
Employed locally 1,150
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,820
    25th
    $63,390
    50th (median)
    $74,230
    75th
    $80,750
    90th
    $91,670

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 109% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 9% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $79,650
    Yuma, AZ $75,650
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $74,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $72,630
    Flagstaff, AZ $65,300
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,170

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,050
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,240
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $35.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 5.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,820 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,390.