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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$44.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,632/year ($5,803/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 7th of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 1,410 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $93,040 a year — though pay ranges from $75,180 for newcomers to $133,400 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,410 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $93,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,632 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $93,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,639 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,118 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,652 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,632 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,803 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Massachusetts?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Massachusetts is $93,040 per year ($44.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,930 and $99,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $93,040, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $69,632 per year ($5,803 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 1,410 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.