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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$76,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.99/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
14,850
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,400 #41 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Florida, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Florida earn a median of $76,940 per year ($36.99 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $45,500, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $130,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $76,940 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $76,940 is worth about $74,400 in national buying power — ranking Florida #41 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,500
$21.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,940
$36.99/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,190
$62.59/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $76,940 $74,400
Alabama $82,260 $92,611 −$5,320
Georgia $75,640 $78,552 +$1,300

Aircraft Mechanic in Florida: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Florida?

Aircraft mechanics in Florida earn a median of $76,940 per year ($36.99 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Florida pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $76,940, Florida pays 4% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 14,850 work in the state.

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