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What aircraft mechanics make
Median
$79,870
Bottom tenth
$48,780
Top tenth
$128,890
The national median is $79,870 a year. The bottom tenth earn $48,780 or less and the top tenth $128,890 or more, in 2025 figures. Pay also varies by state and city: O*NET OnLine (the Department of Labor's occupation database) has a local wage tool that shows the figures for your area.