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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$74,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.77/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
8,550
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$84,685 #19 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Oklahoma, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Oklahoma earn a median of $74,390 per year ($35.77 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $51,130, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $108,770. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $74,390 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $74,390 is worth about $84,685 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #19 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,130
$24.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,390
$35.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,770
$52.29/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $74,390 $84,685
Texas $84,440 $87,000 −$10,050
New Mexico $84,440 $91,572 −$10,050
Colorado $82,080 $79,649 −$7,690
Kansas $80,270 $89,122 −$5,880
Missouri $71,470 $78,697 +$2,920
Arkansas $65,420 $75,250 +$8,970

Aircraft Mechanic in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Oklahoma?

Aircraft mechanics in Oklahoma earn a median of $74,390 per year ($35.77 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $74,390, Oklahoma pays 7% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 8,550 work in the state.

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