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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$63,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.48/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
1,500
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,932 #46 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Indiana, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Indiana earn a median of $63,400 per year ($30.48 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $36,980, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $90,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $63,400 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $63,400 is worth about $67,932 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #46 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,980
$17.78/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,400
$30.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$90,060
$43.30/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $63,400 $67,932
Illinois $81,680 $81,714 −$18,280
Ohio $80,570 $86,845 −$17,170
Michigan $74,900 $77,845 −$11,500
Kentucky $67,920 $75,334 −$4,520

Aircraft Mechanic in Indiana: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Indiana?

Aircraft mechanics in Indiana earn a median of $63,400 per year ($30.48 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Indiana pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $63,400, Indiana pays 21% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 1,500 work in the state.

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