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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$82,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.46/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
2,690
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$79,649 #29 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Colorado, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Colorado earn a median of $82,080 per year ($39.46 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $60,960, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $130,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $82,080 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $82,080 is worth about $79,649 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #29 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

See the full Aircraft Mechanic Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,960
$29.31/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$82,080
$39.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,160
$62.58/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $82,080 $79,649
New Mexico $84,440 $91,572 −$2,360
Kansas $80,270 $89,122 +$1,810
Oklahoma $74,390 $84,685 +$7,690
Utah $70,160 $70,966 +$11,920
Nebraska $64,020 $71,052 +$18,060
Wyoming $56,680 $61,149 +$25,400

Aircraft Mechanic in Colorado: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Colorado?

Aircraft mechanics in Colorado earn a median of $82,080 per year ($39.46 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Colorado pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $82,080, Colorado pays 3% above the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 2,690 work in the state.

Aircraft Mechanic salary in other states

All 50 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Colorado