Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,730 or more. The middle half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Tucson earn between $60,640 and $80,150.
- $52K10th
- $61K25th
- $73KMedian
- $80K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,000 | $6,000 | $34.62 |
| Median | $73,340 | $6,112 | $35.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,640 | $5,053 | $29.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,150 | $6,679 | $38.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Tucson earn 6% less than the Arizona average ($76,810) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($84,740). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $79,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $72,000 | $73,340 | $51,690 | $91,730 | 1,390 |
| Arizona | $76,810 | $75,300 | $48,290 | $121,480 | 5,670 |
| United States | $84,740 | $79,870 | $48,780 | $128,890 | 138,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $72,000, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $58,076 a year, or $4,840 a month and $2,234 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for aircraft mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $72,000 buys what about $74,306 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 3rd of 5 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($79,630).
- Phoenix$79,630
- Yuma$73,600
- Tucson$72,000
- Flagstaff$68,810
- Lake Havasu City$61,970
All Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Arizona
Highest-paying cities for aircraft mechanics and service technicians
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($138,480).
- New York, NY$138,480
- Waterbury, CT$113,020
- Memphis, TN$107,660
- Trenton, NJ$103,590
- Chicago, IL$101,600
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Tucson: questions
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Tucson?
$34.62 an hour on average, and $35.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the aircraft mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Tucson?
About $58,076 a year ($4,840 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,000.
Do aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($84,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3011; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.02, this job is 4.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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