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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$50.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,370/year ($6,531/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is the highest-paying state in the country for Aircraft Mechanics, with a median about 29% above the national average. Of the 1,900 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $105,370 a year — though pay ranges from $72,760 for newcomers to $133,790 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,900 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $105,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,370 — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
| Gross (median) | $105,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,351 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,061 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$4,588 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,370 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in New Jersey?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in New Jersey is $105,370 per year ($50.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,670 and $130,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $105,370, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $78,370 per year ($6,531 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 1,900 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.