Avionics Technicians Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $63,440 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.50
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $77,390
Employed locally 110
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $50,760
    50th (median)
    $63,440
    75th
    $75,640
    90th
    $77,390

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 8% 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
    Jacksonville, NC $97,240
    Kansas City, MO-KS $78,640
    Jacksonville, FL $75,890

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,500
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,660
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,530
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Wichita, KS is $30.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Wichita, KS is 22.1% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,760.