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What avionics technicians make
Typical
$82,280
Starting out
$49,410
Airline or defense senior
$113,680
The national median is $82,280 a year, and the bottom tenth start near $49,410. This is one of the best paid careers on this site that needs no degree. Airlines, manufacturers and defense contractors pay at the top; small general aviation shops pay at the bottom.