U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDiagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes helicopter and aircraft engine specialists. Excludes "Avionics Technician" (49-2091).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117,510 | 3.2 % | $25.62 | $53,280 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $16.17 | $20.99 | $25.68 | $29.94 | $34.74 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $33,630 | $43,660 | $53,420 | $62,280 | $72,250 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 30,880 | 7.53 | $27.20 | $56,570 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | 29,630 | 19.17 | $22.03 | $45,810 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 20,170 | 4.20 | $26.09 | $54,270 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 16,940 | 0.83 | $26.79 | $55,730 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 4,530 | 0.94 | $37.68 | $78,380 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | 29,630 | 19.17 | $22.03 | $45,810 |
| Nonscheduled Air Transportation | 4,460 | 10.90 | $25.77 | $53,610 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other | 170 | 9.05 | $26.67 | $55,480 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 30,880 | 7.53 | $27.20 | $56,570 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 20,170 | 4.20 | $26.09 | $54,270 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 30 | 0.01 | $39.01 | $81,150 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 4,530 | 0.94 | $37.68 | $78,380 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | (8) | (8) | $36.73 | $76,390 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 50 | 0.03 | $31.99 | $66,540 |
| Spectator Sports | 30 | 0.03 | $31.00 | $64,480 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14,970 | 1.48 | 1.61 | $24.54 | $51,040 |
| California | 11,420 | 0.82 | 0.88 | $27.91 | $58,060 |
| Florida | 7,820 | 1.10 | 1.19 | $22.20 | $46,180 |
| Georgia | 7,220 | 1.93 | 2.08 | $26.60 | $55,320 |
| Oklahoma | 5,690 | 3.84 | 4.15 | $23.21 | $48,280 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,300 | 4.22 | 4.57 | $28.65 | $59,580 |
| Oklahoma | 5,690 | 3.84 | 4.15 | $23.21 | $48,280 |
| Kansas | 2,700 | 2.07 | 2.24 | $25.09 | $52,190 |
| Washington | 5,300 | 1.97 | 2.13 | $25.61 | $53,260 |
| Georgia | 7,220 | 1.93 | 2.08 | $26.60 | $55,320 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2,200 | 0.86 | 0.93 | $32.78 | $68,180 |
| Indiana | 1,480 | 0.54 | 0.59 | $29.30 | $60,940 |
| Kentucky | 1,460 | 0.85 | 0.92 | $28.97 | $60,250 |
| Connecticut | 2,870 | 1.80 | 1.95 | $28.87 | $60,050 |
| New Jersey | 4,920 | 1.31 | 1.41 | $28.79 | $59,890 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 4,390 | 3.26 | 3.53 | $25.76 | $53,570 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,840 | 1.01 | 1.09 | $28.22 | $58,700 |
| Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,490 | 4.21 | 4.55 | $25.38 | $52,790 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,400 | 1.70 | 1.84 | $25.47 | $52,970 |
| Tulsa, OK | 3,020 | 7.43 | 8.03 | $23.54 | $48,970 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,550 | 1.51 | 1.64 | $22.64 | $47,080 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,480 | 0.99 | 1.07 | $26.32 | $54,750 |
| San Antonio, TX | 2,420 | 2.91 | 3.14 | $21.14 | $43,980 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,240 | 2.36 | 2.55 | $30.80 | $64,060 |
| Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division | 2,190 | 2.29 | 2.47 | $20.31 | $42,250 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 1,110 | 19.56 | 21.16 | $23.47 | $48,810 |
| Tulsa, OK | 3,020 | 7.43 | 8.03 | $23.54 | $48,970 |
| Wichita, KS | 1,990 | 7.16 | 7.74 | $24.44 | $50,840 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 1,120 | 6.44 | 6.96 | $26.77 | $55,670 |
| Ogden-Clearfield, UT | 970 | 5.07 | 5.49 | $25.47 | $52,990 |
| Anchorage, AK | 780 | 4.71 | 5.10 | $29.21 | $60,750 |
| Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,490 | 4.21 | 4.55 | $25.38 | $52,790 |
| Fairbanks, AK | 140 | 4.08 | 4.42 | $28.75 | $59,800 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 2,120 | 3.85 | 4.17 | $23.23 | $48,320 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 260 | 3.53 | 3.82 | $26.03 | $54,140 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 1,650 | 2.81 | 3.04 | $35.96 | $74,790 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | (8) | (8) | (8) | $34.95 | $72,700 |
| El Paso, TX | (8) | (8) | (8) | $34.95 | $72,690 |
| Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton, NJ | 40 | 0.60 | 0.65 | $34.88 | $72,560 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 270 | 0.28 | 0.31 | $32.65 | $67,900 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 60 | 1.17 | 1.27 | $31.75 | $66,040 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, CA | 60 | 0.37 | 0.40 | $30.86 | $64,180 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 90 | 0.45 | 0.49 | $30.86 | $64,180 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,240 | 2.36 | 2.55 | $30.80 | $64,060 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel, IN | 1,070 | 1.26 | 1.36 | $30.32 | $63,060 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 600 | 3.41 | 3.69 | $25.58 | $53,210 |
| Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | 480 | 2.35 | 2.55 | $23.74 | $49,380 |
| Southern Texas nonmetropolitan area | 430 |