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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$102,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.42/hr
▲ 29% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
4,300
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,255 #3 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in New York, explained

Aircraft mechanics in New York earn a median of $102,800 per year ($49.42 per hour), which is 29% above the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $63,380, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $240,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $102,800 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $102,800 is worth about $95,255 in national buying power — ranking New York #3 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,380
$30.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,800
$49.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$240,310
$115.53/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $102,800 $95,255
New Jersey $105,370 $96,843 −$2,570
Connecticut $96,830 $93,456 +$5,970
Massachusetts $93,040 $87,975 +$9,760
Pennsylvania $78,000 $79,941 +$24,800
Vermont $76,370 $77,962 +$26,430

Aircraft Mechanic in New York: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in New York?

Aircraft mechanics in New York earn a median of $102,800 per year ($49.42 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does New York pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $102,800, New York pays 29% above the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 4,300 work in the state.

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