Avionics Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $87,030 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.84
10th percentile $53,910
90th percentile $128,430
Employed locally 100
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,910
    25th
    $72,380
    50th (median)
    $87,030
    75th
    $101,220
    90th
    $128,430

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 85% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 15% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $109,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $101,640
    Connecticut $94,220
    Waco, TX $82,430

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,690
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $71,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Denver, CO is $41.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.05 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 6.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $53,910 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,380.