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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Idaho (2026)
$29.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,001/year ($4,083/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 48th of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 600 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $61,250 a year — though pay ranges from $44,840 for newcomers to $98,260 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 600 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Idaho (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $61,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,001 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $61,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,170 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,686 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$2,393 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,001 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,083 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Idaho?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Idaho is $61,250 per year ($29.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,810 and $81,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $61,250, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $49,001 per year ($4,083 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 600 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.