Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,170 or more. The middle half of aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Springfield earn between $45,820 and $81,120.
- $46K10th
- $46K25th
- $61KMedian
- $81K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,380 | $5,615 | $32.39 |
| Median | $60,860 | $5,072 | $29.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,820 | $3,818 | $22.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,120 | $6,760 | $39.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Springfield earn 24% less than the Illinois average ($88,650) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($84,740). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $79,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $67,380 | $60,860 | $45,820 | $90,170 | 60 |
| Illinois | $88,650 | $81,680 | $46,460 | $130,950 | 3,370 |
| United States | $84,740 | $79,870 | $48,780 | $128,890 | 138,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $67,380, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $53,038 a year, or $4,420 a month and $2,040 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for aircraft mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $67,380 buys what about $72,651 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 3rd of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($101,600).
All Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for aircraft mechanics and service technicians
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($138,480).
- New York, NY$138,480
- Waterbury, CT$113,020
- Memphis, TN$107,660
- Trenton, NJ$103,590
- Chicago, IL$101,600
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Springfield: questions
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Springfield?
$32.40 an hour on average, and $29.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level aircraft mechanics and service technicians salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the aircraft mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Springfield?
About $53,038 a year ($4,420 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,380.
Do aircraft mechanics and service technicians earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($84,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3011; area Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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