Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in St. Cloud
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,530 or more. The middle half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in St. Cloud earn between $72,220 and $84,410.
- $69K10th
- $72K25th
- $78KMedian
- $84K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,280 | $6,357 | $36.67 |
| Median | $78,150 | $6,512 | $37.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,220 | $6,018 | $34.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,410 | $7,034 | $40.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in St. Cloud vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in St. Cloud earn 15% less than the Minnesota average ($90,160) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($84,740). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $79,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | $76,280 | $78,150 | $69,430 | $87,530 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $90,160 | $81,980 | $52,100 | $133,020 | 2,390 |
| 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 St. Cloud
On the average salary of $76,280, a single filer in St. Cloud takes home about $58,829 a year, or $4,902 a month and $2,263 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is St. Cloud a good place for aircraft mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the St. Cloud area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $76,280 buys what about $87,046 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in St. Cloud ($50,840). A typical home costs $318,864, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Minnesota cities
St. Cloud ranks 2nd of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($93,820).
- Minneapolis$93,820
- St. Cloud$76,280
- Duluth$67,630
All Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Minnesota
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 St. Cloud: questions
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make an hour in St. Cloud?
$36.67 an hour on average, and $37.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the aircraft mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in St. Cloud?
About $58,829 a year ($4,902 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,280. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn more in St. Cloud than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 St. Cloud, MN (41060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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