As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Avionics Technician in the United States is $73,600. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,767 to a high of $88,501, with most professionals earning between $69,500 and $81,400.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $81,400 | $6,783 | $1,565 | $39 |
| Average | $73,600 | $6,133 | $1,415 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,500 | $5,792 | $1,337 | $33 |
An entry-level Avionics Technician with less than 1 year of experience earns about $72,988. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $73,172. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $73,600. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $75,346, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $76,161.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Avionics Technician | $72,988 |
| Intermediate Level Avionics Technician | $73,172 |
| Senior Level Avionics Technician | $73,600 |
| Specialist Level Avionics Technician | $75,346 |
| Expert Level Avionics Technician | $76,161 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 1% |
| Senior Level | 0% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Avionics Technician compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $55,408 in 2023 to approximately $56,344 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Avionics Technician salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $73,600 | 70.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,630 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,091 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,472 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 7.9% | ||
| Pension | $3,974 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $9,058 | 8.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $105,179 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.9% |
| High School | 44.9% |
| Associates | 29.5% |
| Bachelors | 19.9% |
| Masters | 3.2% |
| Doctorate | 0.6% |
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The average annual salary of Avionics Technician is $73,600. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Avionics Technician is $35; the average weekly pay of Avionics Technician is $1,415; the average monthly pay of Avionics Technician is $6,133.
An Avionics Technician's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Avionics Technician earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Avionics Technician is $92,900.
The highest pay for Avionics Technician is $88,501.
The lowest pay for Avionics Technician is $65,767.
The Avionics Technician uses manufacturer's reference documents, diagrams, and best practices to troubleshoot problems, identify the correct solutions and replace or repair components and parts. Performs preventative and non-routine maintenance and inspections of aircraft avionics and electrical systems. Being an Avionics Technician ensures compliance with all FAA maintenance regulations and requirements. Conducts quality testing, verification procedures, and required documentation of all completed work. In addition, Avionics Technician typically requires an associate degree in aviation electronics, avionics or equivalent. Requires Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Avionics Technician works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Working as an Avionics Technician typically requires 3-5 years of related experience, or may need 2 years experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
Repairing: To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
Electrical Wiring: Connecting and repairing accessories for the distribution of electrical energy from the power source to various appliances and equipment.
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