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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Arizona (2026)
$36.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,324/year ($5,027/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 32nd of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 5,670 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $75,300 a year — though pay ranges from $48,290 for newcomers to $121,480 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,670 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Arizona (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $75,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,324 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $75,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,736 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,760 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,480 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,324 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,027 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Arizona?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Arizona is $75,300 per year ($36.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,370 and $86,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $75,300, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $60,324 per year ($5,027 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,670 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.