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Aircraft mechanic salary in Florida

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$76,940median pay per year in Florida, or $36.99 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $45,500lowest 10% earn less
  2. $59,66025th percentile
  3. $76,940median
  4. $97,43075th percentile
  5. $130,190top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $79,870[3]

The median aircraft mechanic in Florida earned $76,940 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $2,930 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
14,850[4]
Rank by median pay
28 of 50[5]
Compared with US median
−3.7%[6]

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Florida?

Half of aircraft mechanics in Florida earned more than $76,940 a year, which works out to $36.99 an hour, and half earned less[1]. The average was a little higher at $79,880 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for aircraft mechanics was $79,870[3]. Florida was $2,930 (3.7%) below that[6]. It was $29,060 above the median for all jobs in the state, which was $47,880[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $45,500, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $130,190[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $59,660 and $97,430[2]. Florida had the 28th highest median annual wage for aircraft mechanics among the 50 states with a published median[5].

Pay is highest around Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, where the median was $92,430[10]. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach came in at $78,260 and Jacksonville at $67,200[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms, and it does not include nonproduction bonuses or the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for aircraft mechanics in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$76,940[1]$79,870[3]
Median per hour$36.99[1]$38.40[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$45,500[2]$48,780[13]
Top 10% earn more than$130,190[2]$128,890[13]
Jobs14,850[4]138,090[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for aircraft mechanics, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$78,2606,460
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$92,4302,380
Jacksonville, FL$67,2001,440
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$71,5101,050
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$66,750660
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL$63,580660
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$75,380280
Port St. Lucie, FL$72,800170

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for aircraft mechanics in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Alabama[14]$82,2604,310
Georgia$75,6406,720

Median pay for aircraft mechanics in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for aircraft mechanics are projected to grow 5.4% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an aircraft mechanic make in Florida?
The median aircraft mechanic in Florida earned $76,940 a year in May 2025, and the average was $79,880[1][7].
How much does an aircraft mechanic make an hour in Florida?
The median was $36.99 an hour in May 2025[1]. The 25th percentile was $28.69 and the 75th percentile was $46.84[17].
Which city in Florida pays aircraft mechanics the most?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford had the highest median annual wage for aircraft mechanics among the state's metro areas, at $92,430[10].
Is Florida a good state for aircraft mechanics?
Florida had the 28th highest median annual wage for aircraft mechanics among the 50 states with a published median[5]. Its median was 3.7% lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an aircraft mechanic in Florida?
This is a US figure, not one for Florida. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience or on-the-job training typically needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Florida was $76,940 per year and $36.99 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Florida: 10th percentile $45,500, 25th percentile $59,660, 75th percentile $97,430, 90th percentile $130,190. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in the US as a whole was $79,870 per year and $38.40 per hour, with about 138,090 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 14,850 people worked as Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 28th highest median annual wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians out of the 50 states with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Florida ($76,940) was $2,930 (3.7%) lower than the US median ($79,870). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Florida was $79,880 per year and $38.40 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Florida was $29,060 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 17 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL had the highest median annual wage, $92,430. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in the US: 10th percentile $48,780, 25th percentile $62,630, 75th percentile $99,130, 90th percentile $128,890. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in states that border Florida (highest first): Alabama $82,260; Georgia $75,640. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians is projected to grow 5.4% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 11,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Florida: 10th percentile $21.87, 25th percentile $28.69, 75th percentile $46.84, 90th percentile $62.59. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.