Avionics Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $58,100 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $49,700
90th percentile $78,410
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,700
    25th
    $54,270
    50th (median)
    $58,100
    75th
    $73,900
    90th
    $78,410

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Connecticut $94,220
    South Carolina $79,930
    Ogden, UT $59,510
    Utah $59,510

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,780
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.39 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 28.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,700 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,270.