Avionics Technicians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $78,360 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.68
10th percentile $53,630
90th percentile $117,610
Employed locally 40
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,630
    25th
    $58,600
    50th (median)
    $78,360
    75th
    $94,970
    90th
    $117,610

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 18% below 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,250
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $95,260
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $78,020
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $74,500
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $58,100
    North Dakota $43,500

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $53,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $97,360
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,840
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,510
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,970
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $98,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Anchorage, AK is $37.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.06 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Anchorage, AK is 3.7% below 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $53,630 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,600.