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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Maryland (2026)
$48.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,970/year ($6,247/month) for a single filer
Maryland is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Aircraft Mechanics (3rd of 50), with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 1,070 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $100,500 a year — though pay ranges from $65,960 for newcomers to $121,100 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $121,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,070 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Maryland (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $100,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,970 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $100,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,280 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,688 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,562 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,970 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,247 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Maryland?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Maryland is $100,500 per year ($48.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,280 and $103,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $100,500, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $74,970 per year ($6,247 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 1,070 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.