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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$69,890/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.60/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
330
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$79,636 #30 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Iowa, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Iowa earn a median of $69,890 per year ($33.60 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $33,740, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $93,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $69,890 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $69,890 is worth about $79,636 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #30 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$33,740
$16.22/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$69,890
$33.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$93,130
$44.77/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $69,890 $79,636
Minnesota $81,980 $83,126 −$12,090
Illinois $81,680 $81,714 −$11,790
South Dakota $75,750 $85,510 −$5,860
Wisconsin $73,930 $78,570 −$4,040
Missouri $71,470 $78,697 −$1,580
Nebraska $64,020 $71,052 +$5,870

Aircraft Mechanic in Iowa: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Iowa?

Aircraft mechanics in Iowa earn a median of $69,890 per year ($33.60 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Iowa pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $69,890, Iowa pays 12% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 330 work in the state.

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