Avionics Technicians pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,420 or more. The middle half of avionics technicians in Minneapolis earn between $47,650 and $60,130.
- $35K10th
- $48K25th
- $57KMedian
- $60K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,640 | $4,637 | $26.75 |
| Median | $57,100 | $4,758 | $27.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,650 | $3,971 | $22.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,130 | $5,011 | $28.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Avionics Technicians pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Avionics technicians in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($54,550) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($83,380). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $55,640 | $57,100 | $34,740 | $72,420 | n/a |
| Minnesota | $54,550 | $55,660 | $32,680 | $72,420 | n/a |
| United States | $83,380 | $82,280 | $49,410 | $113,680 | 18,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Avionics Technicians salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $55,640, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $44,627 a year, or $3,719 a month and $1,716 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $45,032 | $3,753 |
| Working in MN | $44,627 | $3,719 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for avionics technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $55,640 buys what about $53,080 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Avionics Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Rockford, IL$50,320
- Milwaukee, WI$83,690
- Chicago, IL$91,030
- Kansas City, MO$69,430
- St. Louis, MO$76,460
- Indianapolis, IN$73,910
Highest-paying cities for avionics technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($110,790).
- San Francisco, CA$110,790
- Philadelphia, PA$101,740
- Baltimore, MD$97,640
- Houston, TX$95,750
- Seattle, WA$95,500
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Avionics Technicians salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do avionics technicians make an hour in Minneapolis?
$26.75 an hour on average, and $27.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level avionics technicians salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the avionics technicians take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $44,627 a year ($3,719 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,640. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do avionics technicians earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,380).
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 49-2091; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
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