Avionics Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $78,950 -3% vs national
Median hourly $37.96
10th percentile $68,140
90th percentile $95,380
Employed locally 190
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,140
    25th
    $73,340
    50th (median)
    $78,950
    75th
    $95,350
    90th
    $95,380

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 116% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 16% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $84,910

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $37.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.98 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 3% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $68,140 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,340.