Airplane Mechanic Salary
Airplane mechanics test, diagnose and repair problems and faulty parts in private and commercial aircraft. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities for aircraft mechanics will increase by 6 percent from 2008 through 2010. Approximately 30 percent of aircraft mechanics maintain union membership, which may affect their earning potential. Airplane mechanics normally work a regular 40 hour week, but employers may require them to be on-call and work overtime when needed.
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National Average
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Aircraft mechanics earned an average annual salary of $51,650 and an average hourly wage of $24.83 as of May 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Aircraft mechanics earned a median salary of $51,390 and a median hourly wage of $24.71 as of May 2008.
Highest Paying States
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The states that paid the highest wages for airplane mechanics include California, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey and Tennessee. Airplane mechanics employed in these states earned salaries ranging from $56,850 to $65,370 and hourly wages ranging from $27.33 to $31.43 as of May 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas
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Metropolitan areas that paid the highest wages for aircraft mechanics include the Oakland and Santa Cruz areas in California, the Indianapolis area in Indiana, the Louisville area in Kentucky and the Roanoke area in Virginia. Aircraft mechanics employed in these metropolitan areas earned salaries ranging from $61,980 to $82,990 and hourly wages ranging from $29.80 to $39.90 as of May 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highest Job Concentration States
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States that had the highest job concentration for airplane mechanics include Alabama, Alaska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Washington. Airplane mechanics employed in these states earned salaries ranging from $47,010 to $56,250 and hourly wages ranging from $22.60 to $27.04 as of May 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highest Job Concentration Metropolitan Areas
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Metropolitan areas that had the highest job concentration for aircraft mechanics include the Wichita area in Kansas, the Warner Robins and Savannah areas in Georgia and the Wichita Falls area in Texas. Aircraft mechanics employed in these areas earned salaries ranging from $44,000 to $51,560 and hourly wages ranging from $21.16 to $23.27 as of May 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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