Avionics Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $95,320 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.83
10th percentile $75,980
90th percentile $95,370
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,980
    25th
    $75,980
    50th (median)
    $95,320
    75th
    $95,320
    90th
    $95,370

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 140% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Avionics Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $109,030
    Washington $107,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $105,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,630

    Nearby metros — Avionics Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $75,730
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $66,580

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,990
    Tire Repairers and Changers $31,350
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $53,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $45.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.85 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 17.1% above the national median of $81,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Avionics Technicians in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $75,980 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,980.