Avionics Technicians pay in Washington
$94,710avg. a year
$45.53 an hour · 3,400 employed
Avionics Technicians in Washington earn an average of $94,710 a year. That is $11,330 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $83,380. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $95,500.
$91,380Median pay
$45.53Average hourly
+9%Avg. pay since 2020
#4Of 42 states
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for avionics technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
12,880 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$95,500
$45.91 an hour
2110 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$92,370
$44.41 an hour
350 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$59,700
$28.70 an hour
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Avionics Technicians pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington avionics technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $83,380 | $40.09 |
| Washington | $94,710 | $45.53 |
| Oregon | $87,210 | $41.93 |
| Idaho | $76,310 | $36.69 |
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Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do avionics technicians make in Washington?
The average is $94,710 a year, and the median is $91,380. That is $11,330 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $83,380.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$45.53 an hour on average; the median is $43.93.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($95,500), followed by Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($92,370). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($59,700).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #4 of 42 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 49-2091. 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 avionics 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.