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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$35.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,265/year ($4,855/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 37th of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 1,270 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $73,930 a year — though pay ranges from $44,520 for newcomers to $99,850 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,270 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $73,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,265 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $73,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,435 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,656 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,575 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,265 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,855 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Wisconsin?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Wisconsin is $73,930 per year ($35.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,780 and $85,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $73,930, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $58,265 per year ($4,855 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 1,270 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.