Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in North Carolina
$79,320avg. a year
$38.14 an hour · 4,700 employed
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in North Carolina earn an average of $79,320 a year. That is $5,420 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $84,740. The best-paying metro area is Raleigh-Cary, NC at $96,540.
$76,980Median pay
$38.14Average hourly
+24%Avg. pay since 2020
#28Of 50 states
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for aircraft mechanics and service technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
1330 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$96,540
$46.41 an hour
21,310 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$85,630
$41.17 an hour
3650 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$82,210
$39.53 an hour
4120 jobs
Goldsboro, NC
$79,610
$38.27 an hour
570 jobs
Fayetteville, NC
$77,890
$37.45 an hour
6240 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$76,360
$36.71 an hour
7110 jobs
Jacksonville, NC
$73,560
$35.37 an hour
870 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$72,250
$34.74 an hour
9880 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$66,670
$32.06 an hour
1050 jobs
Burlington, NC
$55,120
$26.50 an hour
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina aircraft mechanics and service technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84,740 | $40.74 |
| North Carolina | $79,320 | $38.14 |
| Tennessee | $90,060 | $43.30 |
| Virginia | $86,570 | $41.62 |
| Georgia | $80,370 | $38.64 |
| South Carolina | $70,460 | $33.88 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,510
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,910
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,150
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,380
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36,640
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,880
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make in North Carolina?
The average is $79,320 a year, and the median is $76,980. That is $5,420 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $84,740.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$38.14 an hour on average; the median is $37.01.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC ($96,540), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($85,630). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Burlington, NC ($55,120).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #28 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.