Avionics Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $64,720 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.12
10th percentile $46,540
90th percentile $97,770
Employed locally 170
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,540
    25th
    $60,330
    50th (median)
    $64,720
    75th
    $77,540
    90th
    $97,770

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 91% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 9% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $82,850
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $81,810
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $78,750
    Florida $76,900
    Jacksonville, FL $75,890
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $74,940

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,580
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,580
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Tampa, FL is $31.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.99 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 20.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,540 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,330.