Private Aviation · Mid · 3 to 8 years typical
Avionics Technician Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 257 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $80,000 | $115,000 | $150,000 | $190,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $75,000 | $105,000 | $140,000 | $175,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $75,000 | $105,000 | $135,000 | $170,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $75,000 | $105,000 | $135,000 | $170,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $70,000 | $100,000 | $130,000 | $165,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $70,000 | $100,000 | $130,000 | $160,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $70,000 | $100,000 | $130,000 | $160,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $65,000 | $95,000 | $125,000 | $155,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $60,000 | $85,000 | $115,000 | $140,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $60,000 | $80,000 | $110,000 | $135,000 |
Time to fill 12 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.
Growing demand as avionics suites become more complex; ADS-B and FANS compliance driving upgrades
What does an Avionics Technician do?
The Avionics Technician operates in private aviation operations, managing aircraft, flight crews, and aviation logistics for principals, charter operators, or fractional ownership programs. Professionals in this role typically bring 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Mid level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 40-100 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Avionics Technician compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an Avionics Technician is $80,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $60,000 to $110,000. The 61% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation driven by aircraft type and fleet size, flight hours, type ratings held, international operating experience, Part 91 vs. Part 135 operations, and the principal's travel frequency. Demand for this role is trending upward with 10% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
Avionics Technician career path
Professionals who move into Avionics Technician roles most commonly come from commercial aviation, military flight operations, or corporate flight departments. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief pilot positions, director of aviation, aviation management company leadership, or fleet management for multi-aircraft operations. The average tenure in this role is approximately 4 years, with an annual turnover rate of 15%.
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