Avionics Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $84,910 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.82
10th percentile $76,210
90th percentile $102,590
Employed locally 210
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,210
    25th
    $83,350
    50th (median)
    $84,910
    75th
    $99,590
    90th
    $102,590

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 100% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 0% 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
    Tucson, AZ $78,950

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,430
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,040
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $40.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.07 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $76,210 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,350.