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

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$73,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.54/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
1,270
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,570 #32 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Wisconsin, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Wisconsin earn a median of $73,930 per year ($35.54 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $44,520, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $99,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $73,930 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $73,930 is worth about $78,570 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #32 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,520
$21.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$73,930
$35.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,850
$48.00/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $73,930 $78,570
Minnesota $81,980 $83,126 −$8,050
Illinois $81,680 $81,714 −$7,750
Michigan $74,900 $77,845 −$970
Iowa $69,890 $79,636 +$4,040

Aircraft Mechanic in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Wisconsin?

Aircraft mechanics in Wisconsin earn a median of $73,930 per year ($35.54 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $73,930, Wisconsin pays 7% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 1,270 work in the state.

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