The average salary for an avionics technician in California is around $71,570 per year.
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Avionics technicians earn an average yearly salary of $71,570.
Wages typically start from $46,790 and go up to $95,330.
6% below national average Updated in 2018
Avionics technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level avionics technician earnings begin at:
$45.83 per hour
$95,330 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level avionics technician earnings begin at:
$39.61 per hour
$82,390 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level avionics technician earnings begin at:
$34.41 per hour
$71,570 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level avionics technician earnings begin at:
$28.07 per hour
$58,390 per year
10th percentile
Starting level avionics technician earnings begin at:
$22.50 per hour
$46,790 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Avionics technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $73,570 |
| Washington | $73,390 |
| Alaska | $73,174 |
| Massachusetts | $72,430 |
| California | $71,570 |
| New York | $70,460 |
| Missouri | $69,480 |
| Hawaii | $68,086 |
| New Jersey | $67,370 |
| Virginia | $66,980 |
| Connecticut | $66,870 |
| Oregon | $64,160 |
| Nevada | $63,840 |
| Georgia | $63,700 |
| Colorado | $63,600 |
| Michigan | $63,210 |
| New Hampshire | $62,730 |
| Arizona | $62,365 |
| Kentucky | $62,060 |
| South Carolina | $60,590 |
| New Mexico | $60,570 |
| Delaware | $60,440 |
| Illinois | $60,376 |
| Mississippi | $60,270 |
| Kansas | $60,240 |
| Utah | $59,290 |
| Minnesota | $58,740 |
| Oklahoma | $58,410 |
| Texas | $58,380 |
| Florida | $58,126 |
| Tennessee | $57,070 |
| Wisconsin | $55,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,649 |
| Louisiana | $54,540 |
| Alabama | $54,451 |
| North Carolina | $54,230 |
| Indiana | $54,106 |
| Arkansas | $53,310 |
| Ohio | $50,060 |
| Idaho | $49,070 |
| Puerto Rico | $33,880 |
How do avionics technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Avionics technicians earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than aviation inspectors but more than ship engineers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Aviation inspector salary | $74K |
| Freight and cargo inspector salary | $74K |
| Millwright salary | $70K |
| Ship captain salary | $63K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $71K |
| Avionics technician salary | $72K |
| Commercial diver salary | $57K |
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $66K |
| Shipmate salary | $63K |
| Ship engineer salary | $67K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)