Avionics Technicians in Wisconsin

Is Wisconsin a good place for you to work as an Avionics Technician?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Avionics Technicians in Wisconsin are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Avionics Technicians in Wisconsin is growing faster than average.

• Avionics Technicians in Wisconsin earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For an Avionics Technician Career?

• Mechanic & Repair Technologies
• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

How Many Avionics Technicians Work in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, there were 40 people working as Avionics Technicians in the year 2018.

The typical state has 240 Avionics Technicians working in it, which means Wisconsin has fewer Avionics Technicians than average.

Job Projections for Wisconsin

Jobs for Avionics Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 20.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.3%.

Wisconsin Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 0 annual job openings, and a total of 60 jobs for Wisconsin Avionics Technicians in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,500 annual jobs and 18,600 total jobs in 2026.

What do Avionics Technicians Make in Wisconsin?

In 2018 wages for Avionics Technicians ranged from $38,540 to $68,890 with $55,860 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.53 to $33.12. The median hourly rate was $26.85.

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

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Top Wisconsin Metros for Avionics Technicians

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Avionics Technicians.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	160	$58,040
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI	120	$88,480

Top States for Avionics Technicians Employment

View the list below to see where most Avionics Technicians work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Washington	2,320	$0
Florida	1,790	$58,480
Texas	1,740	$58,380
Georgia	1,690	$63,700
California	1,560	$71,570
Kansas	840	$60,240
Alabama	750	$56,290
Oklahoma	690	$58,410
Maryland	580	$73,570
Arizona	520	$67,060
Colorado	440	$63,600
Pennsylvania	350	$61,410
North Carolina	340	$54,230
New Jersey	310	$67,370
Louisiana	280	$54,540
Utah	280	$59,290
Illinois	280	$60,770
Virginia	240	$66,980
Minnesota	240	$58,740
Ohio	230	$50,060

Below are the states where Avionics Technicians get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Maryland	$73,570
Massachusetts	$72,430
California	$71,570
Alaska	$71,180
New York	$70,460
Hawaii	$70,030
Missouri	$69,480
New Jersey	$67,370
Arizona	$67,060
Virginia	$66,980

Related Careers in Wisconsin

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	Wisconsin Employment Total
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	640
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	550
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers	450
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	380
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	260
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	70
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	50

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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