Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $75,650 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.37
10th percentile $53,640
90th percentile $79,370
Employed locally 110
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,640
    25th
    $59,690
    50th (median)
    $75,650
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $79,370

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 125% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $74,940
    Tucson, AZ $74,230
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $72,630
    Flagstaff, AZ $65,300
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,170

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $40,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $65,120
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,720
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $67,220
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $49,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Yuma, AZ is $36.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Yuma, AZ is 3.9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $53,640 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,690.