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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$34.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,350/year ($4,696/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 39th of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 120 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $70,720 a year — though pay ranges from $31,200 for newcomers to $96,530 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $87,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 120 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $70,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,350 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $70,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,728 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,410 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,232 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,350 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,696 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Rhode Island?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Rhode Island is $70,720 per year ($34.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,740 and $87,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $70,720, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $56,350 per year ($4,696 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 120 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.