Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Kentucky

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicianss in Kentucky have a median annual salary of $67,920, which works out to about $32.65 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $61,420 to $94,920, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Kentucky at a glance

Median annual salary

$67,920

Median hourly wage

$32.65/hr

Average annual salary

$81,330

Average hourly wage

$39.10/hr

25th percentile

$61,420

75th percentile

$94,920

10th percentile

$45,210

90th percentile

$156,910

People employed

1,680

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid aircraft mechanics and service technicians roles in Kentucky.

10th percentile
$45,210
25th percentile
$61,420
Median percentile
$67,920
75th percentile
$94,920
90th percentile
$156,910

Kentucky vs U.S. salary

The median salary for aircraft mechanics and service technicians roles in Kentucky is about 15.0% below the U.S. median of $79,870 for the same occupation.

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How much does a aircraft mechanics and service technicians make in Kentucky?

Half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians roles in Kentucky report earning more than $67,920 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $81,330 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $61,420 and a quarter are above $94,920, so most aircraft mechanics and service technicians pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect aircraft mechanics and service technicians pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.