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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in New York (2026)
$49.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,125/year ($6,344/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Aircraft Mechanics (2nd of 50), with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 4,300 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $102,800 a year — though pay ranges from $63,380 for newcomers to $240,310 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $240,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $240,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,300 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in New York (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $102,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,125 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $102,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,786 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,864 |
| New York state income tax | −$5,025 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,125 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,344 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in New York?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in New York is $102,800 per year ($49.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,380 and $240,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in New York?
- On the median salary of $102,800, a single filer in New York takes home about $76,125 per year ($6,344 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 4,300 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.