Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Louisiana

Is Louisiana a good place for you to work as an Aircraft Mechanic or Service Technician?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Louisiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Louisiana is growing faster than average.

• Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Louisiana earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For an Aircraft Mechanic or Service Technician Career?

• Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
• Agricultural Mechanization
• Agricultural Mechanics & Equipment/Machine Technology
• Mechanic & Repair Technologies
• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

How Many Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Work in Louisiana?

In 2018, there were 1,730 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians working in the state.

There were 1,780 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 1,455 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians working in it, which means Louisiana has more Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians than average.

Job Projections for Louisiana

Jobs for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 13.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.9%.

Louisiana Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 150 annual Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians job openings in Louisiana, and 1,850 total jobs in the year 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 10,900 annual jobs and 138,500 total jobs in 2026.

What do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Make in Louisiana?

In 2018 wages for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians ranged from $37,300 to $81,630 with $60,400 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.93 to $39.25. The median hourly rate was $29.04.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $29.54 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.50.

The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Louisiana Metros for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	480	$61,340
Lafayette, LA	270	$66,880
Houma-Thibodaux, LA	250	$62,920
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA	130	$59,000
Alexandria, LA	50	$19,970

Top States for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Employment

View the list below to see where most Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Texas	17,160	$61,940
Florida	13,100	$60,740
California	12,920	$70,980
Georgia	8,800	$77,070
Washington	5,320	$64,440
Arizona	5,140	$60,850
Illinois	4,590	$63,970
Ohio	4,330	$59,670
North Carolina	4,150	$56,990
Michigan	3,260	$54,020
New York	3,070	$67,660
Kentucky	2,930	$64,380
Pennsylvania	2,720	$63,890
New Jersey	2,370	$69,490
Virginia	2,370	$66,710
Utah	2,220	$59,280
Maryland	2,090	$73,370
Colorado	1,890	$72,560
Missouri	1,860	$60,970
Louisiana	1,730	$60,400

Below are the states where Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Connecticut	$80,960
Georgia	$77,070
Nevada	$75,040
Maryland	$73,370
Colorado	$72,560
California	$70,980
Massachusetts	$70,910
New Jersey	$69,490
Alaska	$68,340
New York	$67,660

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge under License

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