Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,510 or more. The middle half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Philadelphia earn between $71,810 and $105,330.
- $50K10th
- $72K25th
- $84KMedian
- $105K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,290 | $7,691 | $44.37 |
| Median | $84,100 | $7,008 | $40.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,810 | $5,984 | $34.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,330 | $8,778 | $50.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Philadelphia earn 7% more than the Pennsylvania average ($86,080) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($84,740). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $79,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $92,290 | $84,100 | $49,710 | $136,510 | 1,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,080 | $78,000 | $48,560 | $136,510 | 2,080 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $92,290, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $70,923 a year, or $5,910 a month and $2,728 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $70,923 | $5,910 |
| Working in NJ | $70,067 | $5,839 |
| Working in MD | $69,584 | $5,799 |
| Working in DE | $68,896 | $5,741 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for aircraft mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $92,290 buys what about $89,992 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$92,290
- Lancaster$84,260
- Allentown$80,760
- Harrisburg$79,390
- Johnstown$77,210
- Pittsburgh$77,020
All Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$44.37 an hour on average, and $40.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the aircraft mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $70,923 a year ($5,910 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,290. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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