How Much Does an A&p Mechanic Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$79,870
A p mechanics in the U.S. earn a median of $79,870 a year, or $38.40 an hour. Half of a p mechanics earn more than $79,870 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $128,890.
Pay percentiles for a p mechanics
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.45 | $48,780 |
| 25th | $30.11 | $62,630 |
| 50th (median) | $38.40 | $79,870 |
| 75th | $47.66 | $99,130 |
| 90th | $61.97 | $128,890 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (SOC 49-3011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for a p mechanics
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $105,370 | $50.66 | +32% |
| New York | $102,800 | $49.42 | +29% |
| Maryland | $100,500 | $48.32 | +26% |
| Washington | $98,980 | $47.59 | +24% |
| Connecticut | $96,830 | $46.55 | +21% |
| Nevada | $94,890 | $45.62 | +19% |
| Massachusetts | $93,040 | $44.73 | +16% |
| Alaska | $91,150 | $43.82 | +14% |
| Hawaii | $90,830 | $43.67 | +14% |
| California | $86,100 | $41.40 | +8% |
| United States | $79,870 | $38.40 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many a p mechanics are there?
BLS counts about 138,090 a p mechanics employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”. The most jobs are in Texas (16,850), Florida (14,850) and California (12,590).
The mean (average) annual wage is $84,740, higher than the median of $79,870.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,656
- Biweekly
- $3,072
- Weekly
- $1,536
- Daily (8 hours)
- $307
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do a p mechanics make an hour?
The median hourly wage for a p mechanics is $38.40. The middle 50% earn between $30.11 and $47.66 an hour.
Which state pays a p mechanics the most?
New Jersey has the highest median wage for a p mechanics at $105,370, +32% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for a p mechanics?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of a p mechanics earn less than $48,780 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.