Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Top skills:TroubleshootingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringCritical Thinking
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Avionics Technician pay by experience level
Entry level$51,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$66,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$85,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$102,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$117,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+8.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,800
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Avionics Technician salary by industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
7,110 workers
$95,000
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
7,100 workers
$95,000
Support Activities for Transportation
5,900 workers
$74,000
Support Activities for Air Transportation
5,880 workers
$74,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,770 workers
$92,500
Air Transportation
1,460 workers
$106,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,260 workers
$75,500
Scheduled Air Transportation
1,120 workers
$110,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
1,090 workers
$76,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
1,070 workers
$91,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Avionics Technician make?
The average base salary for a Avionics Technician in the United States is $86,500 per year, or about $41.59 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $66,000 and $102,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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