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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Indiana (2026)

$63,400 /year median

$30.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,252/year ($4,271/month) for a single filer

Indiana ranks 47th of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 1,500 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $63,400 a year — though pay ranges from $36,980 for newcomers to $90,060 at the top.

Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Indiana

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $36,980 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $50,810 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $63,400 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $77,670 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $90,060 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 1,500 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Indiana (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).

Gross vs. take-home in Indiana

A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $63,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,252 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.

Gross (median)$63,400
Federal income tax−$5,428
Social Security + Medicare−$4,850
Indiana state income tax−$1,870
Take-home (annual)$51,252
Take-home (monthly)$4,271

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Indiana?
The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Indiana is $63,400 per year ($30.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,810 and $77,670.
What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Indiana?
On the median salary of $63,400, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $51,252 per year ($4,271 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Indiana?
BLS counts 1,500 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.