Avionics Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An avionics technician earns a median of $82,280 a year ($39.56 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $83,380. About 18,830 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $82,280
- Gross pay
- $3,164.62
- Federal income tax
- −$356.60
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$196.21
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$45.89
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,565.92
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $82,280
- Federal
- $9,272
- FICA
- $6,294
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $66,714
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Avionics Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-2091). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an avionics technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $39.56; the average is $40.09.
What is the salary range for an avionics technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $49,410 and the top 10% earn over $113,680 a year.
How much is $82,280 after taxes?
About $66,714 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $62,237 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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