Avionics Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $104,630 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.30
10th percentile $62,960
90th percentile $104,630
Employed locally 100
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,960
    25th
    $80,690
    50th (median)
    $104,630
    75th
    $104,630
    90th
    $104,630

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 111% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 11% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $101,640

    Nearby metros — Avionics Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $101,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,870
    California $90,270
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $87,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $86,800
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $86,490

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,760
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $67,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $50.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.62 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 28.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $62,960 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,690.