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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$83,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.17/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
240
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$83,711 #20 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Delaware, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Delaware earn a median of $83,550 per year ($40.17 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $63,280, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $116,370. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $83,550 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $83,550 is worth about $83,711 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #20 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,280
$30.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,550
$40.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$116,370
$55.95/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $83,550 $83,711
New Jersey $105,370 $96,843 −$21,820
Maryland $100,500 $95,752 −$16,950
Pennsylvania $78,000 $79,941 +$5,550

Aircraft Mechanic in Delaware: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Delaware?

Aircraft mechanics in Delaware earn a median of $83,550 per year ($40.17 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Delaware pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $83,550, Delaware pays 5% above the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 240 work in the state.

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