verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$91,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.82/hr
▲ 14% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
1,470
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,049 #11 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Alaska, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Alaska earn a median of $91,150 per year ($43.82 per hour), which is 14% above the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $54,530, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $122,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $91,150 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $91,150 is worth about $89,049 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #11 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,530
$26.22/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,150
$43.82/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,880
$59.08/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $91,150 $89,049
Washington $98,980 $92,493 −$7,830

Aircraft Mechanic in Alaska: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Alaska?

Aircraft mechanics in Alaska earn a median of $91,150 per year ($43.82 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Alaska pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $91,150, Alaska pays 14% above the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 1,470 work in the state.

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