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Avionics Technicians in Washington

Thinking about a career as an Avionics Technicians in Washington? Below are the key facts. Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

What do Avionics Technicians Make in Washington?

The avionics technicians working in Washington, wages run about $107,640 per year (or about $51.75/hour).Earnings range from $69,650 at the 10th percentile to $113,580 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$69,650	$33.49
25th percentile	$81,370	$39.12
Median (50th)	$107,640	$51.75
75th percentile	$113,580	$54.61
90th percentile	$113,580	$54.61

The job concentration index in Washington compared to the national average — is 11.41, suggesting that avionics technicians are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, avionics technicians earn a median of $31,577 per year ($15.18/hour), above the Washington median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 463,973 avionics technicians in the U.S.. In Washington alone, approximately 5,480 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 180 avionics technicians.

Top Washington Metros for Avionics Technicians

The metro areas below employ the most avionics technicians in Washington.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	4,870	$109,030
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	40	$51,940

Top States for Avionics Technicians Employment

The table below shows the states where the most avionics technicians work.

State	Number Employed
Washington	5,480
Florida	2,190
Texas	1,770
Georgia	1,740
California	1,440
Alabama	1,170
Connecticut	490
North Carolina	450
Arizona	440
Tennessee	420
Oklahoma	420
Illinois	340
Michigan	340
Louisiana	270
Virginia	260
Ohio	220
Maryland	220
Utah	220
Puerto Rico	210
Wisconsin	180

Highest-Paying States for Avionics Technicians

Where avionics technicians earn the most: avionics technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$107,640
New Jersey	$100,980
Maryland	$99,180
Connecticut	$94,220
Nevada	$94,080
Alabama	$92,100
Hawaii	$91,110
Pennsylvania	$91,080
California	$90,270
Vermont	$86,200

Skills

Top avionics technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for avionics technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
• Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
• Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
• Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
• Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
• Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
• Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
• Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
• Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
• Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.

Work Activities

• Documenting/Recording Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Getting Information
• Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Working with Computers
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Training and Teaching Others
• Processing Information
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD, C++ In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Related Careers

Related occupations to avionics technicians include:

• Aerospace Engineers
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
• Mechanical Engineers
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Also Known As

Aircraft Armament Mechanic, Aircraft Avionics Tech (Aircraft Avionics Technician), Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist, Aircraft Electrician, Aircraft Instrument Mechanic, Aircraft Technician, Airplane Electrical Repairer, Airplane Electrician, Airplane Technician, Automatic Pilot Mechanic, Aviation Electrical Technician, Aviation Electrician, Aviation Electronics Technician, Aviation Maintenance Technician, Avionics Electronics Technician.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-2091.00