Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,130 or more. The middle half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Bismarck earn between $52,100 and $104,620.
- $49K10th
- $52K25th
- $89KMedian
- $105K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,590 | $6,882 | $39.71 |
| Median | $88,570 | $7,381 | $42.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,100 | $4,342 | $25.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,620 | $8,718 | $50.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Bismarck earn 7% more than the North Dakota average ($76,970) and about the same as the U.S. average ($84,740). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $79,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $82,590 | $88,570 | $49,230 | $111,130 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $76,970 | $77,740 | $52,100 | $99,170 | 200 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $82,590, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $66,602 a year, or $5,550 a month and $2,562 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 Bismarck a good place for aircraft mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $82,590 buys what about $90,734 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$82,590
- Grand Forks$76,730
- Fargo$68,880
All Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in North Dakota
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Bismarck?
$39.71 an hour on average, and $42.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the aircraft mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $66,602 a year ($5,550 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,590.
Do aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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