Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Florida
$79,880avg. a year
$38.40 an hour · 14,850 employed
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Florida earn an average of $79,880 a year. That is $4,860 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $84,740. The best-paying metro area is Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL at $93,130.
$76,940Median pay
$38.40Average hourly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#26Of 50 states
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for aircraft mechanics and service technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 17.
12,380 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$93,130
$44.78 an hour
2140 jobs
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL
$85,080
$40.90 an hour
36,460 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$81,890
$39.37 an hour
4170 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$74,640
$35.89 an hour
51,050 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$74,000
$35.58 an hour
6140 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$73,860
$35.51 an hour
7280 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$73,530
$35.35 an hour
890 jobs
Naples-Marco Island, FL
$72,370
$34.79 an hour
9660 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$71,960
$34.60 an hour
101,440 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$70,220
$33.76 an hour
1160 jobs
Gainesville, FL
$69,590
$33.46 an hour
1230 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$68,730
$33.04 an hour
13660 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$68,240
$32.81 an hour
1440 jobs
Ocala, FL
$67,760
$32.58 an hour
15140 jobs
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$67,230
$32.32 an hour
16110 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$63,610
$30.58 an hour
17130 jobs
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$63,510
$30.53 an hour
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida aircraft mechanics and service technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84,740 | $40.74 |
| Florida | $79,880 | $38.40 |
| Georgia | $80,370 | $38.64 |
| Alabama | $79,500 | $38.22 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,740
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,750
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,090
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,410
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37,250
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49,890
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make in Florida?
The average is $79,880 a year, and the median is $76,940. That is $4,860 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $84,740.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$38.40 an hour on average; the median is $36.99.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL ($93,130), followed by Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL ($85,080). The lowest average among 17 metro areas with data is Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL ($63,510).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #26 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national aircraft mechanics and service technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.