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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$82,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.52/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
2,260
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$81,302 #25 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Virginia, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Virginia earn a median of $82,200 per year ($39.52 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $58,150, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $125,170. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $82,200 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $82,200 is worth about $81,302 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #25 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,150
$27.96/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$82,200
$39.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,170
$60.18/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $82,200 $81,302
Maryland $100,500 $95,752 −$18,300
Tennessee $81,040 $88,212 +$1,160
North Carolina $76,980 $81,611 +$5,220
Kentucky $67,920 $75,334 +$14,280
West Virginia $45,470 $50,806 +$36,730

Aircraft Mechanic in Virginia: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Virginia?

Aircraft mechanics in Virginia earn a median of $82,200 per year ($39.52 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Virginia pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $82,200, Virginia pays 3% above the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 2,260 work in the state.

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