Avionics Technicians Salary
The median pay for a avionics technicians in Mobile, AL is $100,220/year ($48.18/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $71K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.1), which stretches that salary to about $113,757 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,083/month, or 17.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $100K get you in Mobile?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Mobile’s Regional Price Parity (88.1). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Mobile
Mobile sits well above the national pay line for avionics technicians, local pay runs about 22% higher than the U.S. median of $82K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,083/month, 17.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.1 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Mobile offers a genuinely strong financial position for avionics technicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for avionics technicians in metros near Mobile, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $79K | $85K |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $75K | $74K |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $86K | $75K |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $89K | $89K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Mobile, AL
Entry-level avionics technicians (10th percentile) start around $71K. Mid-career wages sit at $100K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
Avionics Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Avionics Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $117K | +43% | 70 |
| New Jersey | $100K | +22% | 260 |
| Maryland | $97K | +18% | 160 |
| Alabama | $96K | +17% | 910 |
| Alaska | $95K | +15% | 50 |
| New Mexico | $94K | +14% | N/A |
| California | $92K | +12% | 1,220 |
| Washington | $91K | +11% | 3,400 |
| Massachusetts | $89K | +9% | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $87K | +6% | 30 |
| Hawaii | $86K | +5% | 90 |
| Virginia | $86K | +4% | 250 |
| Wyoming | $84K | +3% | N/A |
| Oregon | $84K | +2% | 140 |
| Florida | $84K | +2% | 2,400 |
| South Dakota | $83K | +1% | 40 |
| New York | $83K | +1% | 130 |
| Texas | $82K | -0% | 1,710 |
| South Carolina | $82K | -1% | 270 |
| Illinois | $81K | -1% | 300 |
| Idaho | $81K | -2% | 80 |
| Louisiana | $80K | -2% | 200 |
| Nevada | $80K | -3% | 50 |
| Arizona | $80K | -3% | 600 |
| Georgia | $79K | -4% | 1,820 |
| Colorado | $79K | -4% | 220 |
| North Carolina | $79K | -4% | 520 |
| Indiana | $77K | -7% | 60 |
| Missouri | $72K | -13% | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $71K | -14% | 530 |
| Mississippi | $66K | -20% | 160 |
| Utah | $65K | -21% | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $65K | -21% | 130 |
| Tennessee | $61K | -26% | 480 |
| Ohio | $60K | -27% | 160 |
| North Dakota | $60K | -27% | 80 |
| Kansas | $60K | -27% | 170 |
| Michigan | $58K | -29% | 300 |
| Montana | $57K | -30% | N/A |
| Minnesota | $56K | -32% | N/A |
| Arkansas | $54K | -34% | 100 |
| Kentucky | $42K | -48% | N/A |
Showing 1–10 of 42 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a avionics technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Mobile?
Yes — at the median salary of $100K, rent takes 17.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,083/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for avionics technicians in Mobile?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new avionics technicians typically earn — is $71K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,273/month. At HUD’s $1,083/month FMR, rent would take 25% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is avionics technician a high-paying job in Mobile?
Local pay is 22% above the national median — $100K here vs. $82K nationally.
How does Mobile compare to the national average for avionics technicians?
Mobile pays $100K median vs. the U.S. average of $82K — that’s +22%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.1), the purchasing-power equivalent is $114K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do avionics technicians make in Mobile, AL?
The median is $100,220 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $71,220, and experienced avionics technicians can clear $100,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $100K enough to live in Mobile?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,170/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,083/month, which eats 17.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a avionics technicians salary go in Mobile?
Mobile has a Regional Price Parity of 88.1 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median avionics technicians salary is worth about $113,757 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do avionics technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.