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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$74,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.01/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
3,380
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,845 #35 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Michigan, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Michigan earn a median of $74,900 per year ($36.01 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $48,180, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $118,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $74,900 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $74,900 is worth about $77,845 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #35 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,180
$23.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,900
$36.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$118,100
$56.78/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $74,900 $77,845
Ohio $80,570 $86,845 −$5,670
Wisconsin $73,930 $78,570 +$970
Indiana $63,400 $67,932 +$11,500

Aircraft Mechanic in Michigan: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Michigan?

Aircraft mechanics in Michigan earn a median of $74,900 per year ($36.01 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Michigan pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $74,900, Michigan pays 6% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 3,380 work in the state.

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