Avionics Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $109,030 +34% vs national
Median hourly $52.42
10th percentile $69,650
90th percentile $113,580
Employed locally 4,870
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,650
    25th
    $81,370
    50th (median)
    $109,030
    75th
    $113,580
    90th
    $113,580

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 97% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Avionics Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,250
    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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $101,640

    Nearby metros — Avionics Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $107,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,630
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,740
    Hawaii $91,110
    Waco, TX $82,430

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $59,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $93,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,450
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $77,680
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $86,010
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $75,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Seattle, WA is $52.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.21 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 34% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $69,650 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,370.