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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Colorado (2026)
$39.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,670/year ($5,306/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 17th of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 2,690 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $82,080 a year — though pay ranges from $60,960 for newcomers to $130,160 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,690 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Colorado (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $82,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,670 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $82,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,228 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,279 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,903 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,670 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,306 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Colorado?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Colorado is $82,080 per year ($39.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,270 and $103,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $82,080, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $63,670 per year ($5,306 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 2,690 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.