Occupation is in demand.
Wages for aircraft mechanics vary by specialty. Pay also varies by employer. For example, mechanics who work on jets for the major airlines earn more than other mechanics.
Mechanics work all shifts and often work overtime. Employers pay mechanics extra for working shifts that are not during regular work times.
Mechanics who work full time usually receive benefits. Benefits usually include health insurance, paid vacation, and a retirement plan. Airline mechanics also receive travel discounts for themselves and their family members.
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011)
Avionics technicians (SOC 49-2091)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $31.04 | $36.58 | $56.84 |
| Yearly | $64,562 | $76,093 | $118,229 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $29.66 | $31.33 | $35.10 |
| Yearly | $61,704 | $65,159 | $73,018 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $16.04 | $31.73 | $37.11 |
| Yearly | $33,368 | $66,005 | $77,197 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $31.46 | $40.60 | $56.84 |
| Yearly | $65,444 | $84,465 | $118,229 | |
| Decatur Area | Hourly | $28.68 | $32.12 | $33.98 |
| Yearly | $59,646 | $66,802 | $70,685 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $26.30 | $39.38 | $41.88 |
| Yearly | $54,719 | $81,913 | $87,101 | |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area | Hourly | $30.50 | $33.27 | $35.97 |
| Yearly | $63,430 | $69,193 | $74,827 | |
| Mt. Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $25.32 | $31.33 | $36.69 |
| Yearly | $52,668 | $65,162 | $76,307 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $14.86 | $24.54 | $31.33 |
| Yearly | $30,905 | $51,056 | $65,162 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $25.87 | $31.38 | $34.20 |
| Yearly | $53,804 | $65,270 | $71,135 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $15.63 | $19.80 | $30.49 |
| Yearly | $32,499 | $41,185 | $63,429 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $15.34 | $25.16 | $30.41 |
| Yearly | $31,912 | $52,334 | $63,239 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $25.55 | $33.66 | $42.59 |
| Yearly | $53,129 | $70,013 | $88,595 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $28.68 | $31.00 | $34.88 |
| Yearly | $59,646 | $64,475 | $72,560 | |
| St. Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $31.61 | $34.95 | $39.13 |
| Yearly | $65,745 | $72,688 | $81,396 | |
| United States | Hourly | $28.46 | $36.07 | $42.48 |
| Yearly | $59,190 | $75,020 | $88,350 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $30.16 | $41.76 | $56.63 |
| Yearly | $62,730 | $86,866 | $117,780 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $39.82 | $56.52 | $56.63 |
| Yearly | $82,822 | $117,559 | $117,780 | |
| United States | Hourly | $29.75 | $37.22 | $44.19 |
| Yearly | $61,880 | $77,420 | $91,910 | |