Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $77,410 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.22
10th percentile $16,110
90th percentile $78,090
Employed locally 360
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,110
    25th
    $40,700
    50th (median)
    $77,410
    75th
    $78,090
    90th
    $78,090

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 121% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 21% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $88,280
    Wichita Falls, TX $83,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $80,850
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,990
    Amarillo, TX $76,600
    Corpus Christi, TX $76,270

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,490
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,000
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,970
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Waco, TX is $37.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Waco, TX is 1.6% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $16,110 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,700.