Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Lansing
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,040 or more. The middle half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Lansing earn between $56,210 and $83,390.
- $48K10th
- $56K25th
- $73KMedian
- $83K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,400 | $6,117 | $35.29 |
| Median | $72,630 | $6,052 | $34.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,210 | $4,684 | $27.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,390 | $6,949 | $40.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Lansing vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Lansing earn 4% less than the Michigan average ($76,090) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($84,740). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $79,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $73,400 | $72,630 | $48,220 | $99,040 | 140 |
| Michigan | $76,090 | $74,900 | $48,180 | $118,100 | 3,380 |
| 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 Lansing
On the average salary of $73,400, a single filer in Lansing takes home about $56,918 a year, or $4,743 a month and $2,189 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Is Lansing a good place for aircraft mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lansing area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.0), so the average $73,400 buys what about $77,270 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Lansing ($52,800). A typical home costs $250,377, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Lansing ranks 3rd of 5 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($82,720).
- Detroit$82,720
- Grand Rapids$77,290
- Lansing$73,400
- Ann Arbor$70,260
- Flint$69,200
All Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Michigan
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Lansing: questions
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Lansing?
$35.29 an hour on average, and $34.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in Lansing?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the aircraft mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Lansing?
About $56,918 a year ($4,743 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,400. Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Do aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn more in Lansing than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.