Wrench & WingA&P Pay Report: Full State-by-State Report
Updated · Written and reviewed by the Wrench & Wing editorial team
This is the full A&P Pay Report from Wrench & Wing Weekly. It uses only pay that the source states. Self-reported salary sites are excluded. Two posting rows are held out until verified.
Sample
- 196 datapoints: 52 job postings (51 analyzed), 77 union scale steps, 67 BLS medians.
- Postings seen 2026-07-20 to 2026-10-22.
- 7 stated bonuses.
1. Posted pay by segment ($/hr)
| Segment | n | Median midpoint | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bizjet/corporate | 19 | $42.55 | $20.00 | $129.81 |
| MRO | 8 | $40.00 | $30.00 | $50.00 |
| government/military contractor | 7 | $38.46 | $32.69 | $50.44 |
| rotor | 5 | $37.94 | $30.00 | $50.00 |
| other | 1 | $37.26 | $31.25 | $43.27 |
| airline | 8 | $35.94 | $29.00 | $56.00 |
| cargo | 3 | $33.50 | $24.50 | $47.36 |
Midpoint is (low+high)/2 of each posted range, our calculation. Annual salaries are divided by 2080 for comparison only; those hourly figures are estimates. n under 5 is directional. Bizjet/corporate here includes one manager role; technician roles only give $41.88/hr (n=18).
2. Posted pay by role level ($/hr)
| Level | n | Median midpoint | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | 1 | $123.80 | $117.79 | $129.81 |
| Senior / specialist A&P | 7 | $49.50 | $35.10 | $65.00 |
| Avionics tech | 16 | $39.02 | $20.00 | $50.44 |
| A&P / AMT (general) | 27 | $37.94 | $24.50 | $60.00 |
3. Posted pay by region ($/hr)
| Region | n | Median midpoint | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 6 | $42.50 | $32.00 | $65.00 |
| West | 24 | $41.77 | $24.50 | $129.81 |
| South | 14 | $38.73 | $30.50 | $60.00 |
| Multi/other | 2 | $36.90 | $30.00 | $44.00 |
| Midwest | 5 | $36.52 | $20.00 | $49.22 |
Postings skew toward pay-transparency states such as CA, NY, WA, CO and NJ.
4. Airline union base scales ($/hr)
| Carrier | Start | Top | Steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (TWU-IAM) | $35.59 | $60.72 | 9 |
| Southwest Airlines (AMFA) | $35.77 | $60.42 | 7 |
| Alaska Airlines (AMFA) | $35.56 | $58.75 | 8 |
| United Airlines (IBT) | $29.27 | $54.74 | 9 |
| Allegiant Air (IBT) | $36.14 | $50.02 | 9 |
| Hawaiian Airlines (IAM) | $30.02 | $47.83 | 9 |
| Horizon Air (AMFA) | $27.13 | $39.31 | 7 |
| PSA Airlines (IAM) | $25.53 | $39.00 | 10 |
| Envoy Air (TWU) | $26.53 | $37.14 | 9 |
Base rates only. License and shift premiums are separate. Source: AMT Index, which cites each contract page.
5. BLS median annual pay by state (May 2025)
| State | Median annual |
|---|---|
| NJ | $105,370 |
| NY | $102,800 |
| MD | $100,500 |
| WA | $98,980 |
| CT | $96,830 |
| NV | $94,890 |
| MA | $93,040 |
| AK | $91,150 |
| HI | $90,830 |
| CA | $86,100 |
| TX | $84,440 |
| NM | $84,440 |
| DE | $83,550 |
| OR | $82,850 |
| AL | $82,260 |
| VA | $82,200 |
| CO | $82,080 |
| MN | $81,980 |
| IL | $81,680 |
| TN | $81,040 |
| OH | $80,570 |
| KS | $80,270 |
| LA | $79,780 |
| NH | $79,610 |
| PA | $78,000 |
| ND | $77,740 |
| NC | $76,980 |
| FL | $76,940 |
| VT | $76,370 |
| SD | $75,750 |
| GA | $75,640 |
| AZ | $75,300 |
| SC | $75,160 |
| MI | $74,900 |
| MS | $74,880 |
| OK | $74,390 |
| WI | $73,930 |
| MO | $71,470 |
| RI | $70,720 |
| UT | $70,160 |
| IA | $69,890 |
| KY | $67,920 |
| ME | $67,890 |
| AR | $65,420 |
| MT | $64,170 |
| NE | $64,020 |
| IN | $63,400 |
| ID | $61,250 |
| WY | $56,680 |
| WV | $45,470 |
| PR | $45,100 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 49-3011, via the public BLS API. Medians are survey estimates for all workers in the occupation.
6. BLS median annual pay by industry (May 2025)
| Industry | Median annual |
|---|---|
| Scheduled air transportation (NAICS 481100) | $98,300 |
| Air transportation (NAICS 481000) | $96,170 |
| Couriers and messengers (NAICS 492000) | $90,190 |
| Other ambulatory health care (air ambulance) (NAICS 621900) | $85,220 |
| Scientific R&D services (NAICS 541700) | $84,820 |
| Aerospace product and parts mfg (NAICS 336400) | $82,720 |
| Nonscheduled air transportation (NAICS 481200) | $80,180 |
| Federal government (NAICS 999100) | $76,210 |
| Support activities for transportation (NAICS 488000) | $73,270 |
| Support activities for air transportation (NAICS 488100) | $72,910 |
| State government (NAICS 999200) | $70,050 |
| Local government (NAICS 999300) | $65,300 |
7. Sign-on and retention bonuses (as stated)
| Employer | Role | Bonus as stated |
|---|---|---|
| Breeze Airways (RI) | AMT - PVD | $10,000 after 12 months + $800/month stipend |
| AAR (MD) | F-16 Avionics/Elec/Env Tech 3 | $10,000 sign-on |
| AAR (OK) | A&P Mechanic (OKC) | Up to $7,000 sign-on (DOE) |
| Flightcheck Aviation Services (VA) | A&P Mechanic | $5,000 sign-on (full-time) |
| FEAM Aero (NY) | A&P Aircraft Mechanic JFK | $5,000 sign-on |
| HAECO Americas (NC) | A/P Lead 2nd shift | $5,000 sign-on + $5,000 relocation |
| Air Methods (CO) | Structures AMT 145 | Up to $5,000 sign-on + relocation |
Method
A figure is included only if the source states it. Open-ended postings use the one stated bound. Medians are unweighted across postings. Pay figures may have changed since the date seen. Verify with the employer or contract before relying on them.
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