Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in North Carolina

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicianss in North Carolina have a median annual salary of $76,980, which works out to about $37.01 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $62,720 to $93,670, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in North Carolina at a glance

Median annual salary

$76,980

Median hourly wage

$37.01/hr

Average annual salary

$79,320

Average hourly wage

$38.14/hr

25th percentile

$62,720

75th percentile

$93,670

10th percentile

$50,970

90th percentile

$112,050

People employed

4,700

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$50,970
25th percentile
$62,720
Median percentile
$76,980
75th percentile
$93,670
90th percentile
$112,050

North Carolina vs U.S. salary

The median salary for aircraft mechanics and service technicians roles in North Carolina is about 3.6% 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 North Carolina?

Half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians roles in North Carolina report earning more than $76,980 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $79,320 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 $62,720 and a quarter are above $93,670, 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.