Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Washington

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While jobs for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Washington are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.

• Employment for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Washington is expected to decrease.

• Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Washington 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 Washington?

There were approximately 5,320 workers employed as Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state in 2018.

There were 5,120 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 200 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for Washington

Jobs for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state are declining at a rate of 4.0% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.9%.

Washington Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 390 annual job openings, and a total of 5,340 jobs for Washington Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in 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 Washington?

In 2018 wages for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians ranged from $37,520 to $101,210 with $64,440 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.04 to $48.66. The median hourly rate was $30.98.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $31.87 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.89.

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

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Top Washington 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
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	4,730	$67,480
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	540	$62,120
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	220	$53,540
Bellingham, WA	80	$61,750
Olympia-Tumwater, WA	40	$61,790

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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