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SOC 49-3011·Installation, Maintenance & RepairOpportunity job
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Median wage
$95,712
10-yr outlook
+0.5%by 2032
Openings / year
342
Workers in NY
2,940
How pay grows with experience
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $67,818 |
| Median (typical) | $95,712 |
| Experienced | $119,048 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $101,389 |
| Hudson Valley | $90,271 |
| Long Island | $82,898 |
| Southern Tier | $81,033 |
| Central New York | $80,637 |
| Western New York | $80,530 |
| Capital Region | $79,757 |
| Finger Lakes | $79,462 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Installation, Maintenance & Repair) and pay more than a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103,152 median (+$7,440) · +5.7% by 2032
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$103,960 median (+$8,249) · +1.5% by 2032
- Riggers$106,016 median (+$10,305) · +1.7% by 2032
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$108,752 median (+$13,040) · −2.8% by 2032
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120,665 median (+$24,953) · +3.4% by 2032
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