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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$61,250/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.45/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
600
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,140 #48 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Idaho, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Idaho earn a median of $61,250 per year ($29.45 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $44,840, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $98,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $61,250 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $61,250 is worth about $64,140 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #48 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,840
$21.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,250
$29.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,260
$47.24/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $61,250 $64,140
Washington $98,980 $92,493 −$37,730
Nevada $94,890 $94,910 −$33,640
Oregon $82,850 $80,156 −$21,600
Utah $70,160 $70,966 −$8,910
Montana $64,170 $67,801 −$2,920
Wyoming $56,680 $61,149 +$4,570

Aircraft Mechanic in Idaho: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Idaho?

Aircraft mechanics in Idaho earn a median of $61,250 per year ($29.45 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Idaho pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $61,250, Idaho pays 23% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 600 work in the state.

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