Avionics Technicians pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,770 or more. The middle half of avionics technicians in Philadelphia earn between $85,490 and $117,470.
- $80K10th
- $85K25th
- $117KMedian
- $117K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,740 | $8,478 | $48.91 |
| Median | $117,470 | $9,789 | $56.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,490 | $7,124 | $41.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,470 | $9,789 | $56.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Avionics Technicians pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Avionics technicians in Philadelphia earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($104,200) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($83,380). At the median the gap is +43% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $101,740 | $117,470 | $80,470 | $123,770 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,200 | $117,470 | $76,420 | $123,770 | 70 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $101,740, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $77,281 a year, or $6,440 a month and $2,972 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $77,281 | $6,440 |
| Working in NJ | $76,113 | $6,343 |
| Working in MD | $75,783 | $6,315 |
| Working in DE | $74,920 | $6,243 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for avionics technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $101,740 buys what about $99,206 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Avionics Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$97,640
- New York, NY$90,990
- Lexington Park, MD$93,470
- Washington, DC$95,170
- Virginia Beach, VA$84,070
- Boston, MA$83,290
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do avionics technicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$48.91 an hour on average, and $56.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level avionics technicians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the avionics technicians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $77,281 a year ($6,440 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,740. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do avionics technicians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.22, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.22).
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