Avionics Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $78,400 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.69
10th percentile $43,650
90th percentile $112,000
Employed locally 50
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,650
    25th
    $50,300
    50th (median)
    $78,400
    75th
    $93,080
    90th
    $112,000

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 103% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 3% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $105,790
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $74,500
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $70,340
    Wisconsin $64,130
    Wichita, KS $63,440
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,090

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $37.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.25 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,650 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,300.