Avionics Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $86,850 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.76
10th percentile $39,490
90th percentile $137,070
Employed locally 760
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,490
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $86,850
    75th
    $101,480
    90th
    $137,070

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 101% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 1% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $86,800
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $71,640
    Warner Robins, GA $67,100
    Michigan $56,590

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,730
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $41.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.84 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 6.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,490 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.