Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,510
Mean wage		$39.09
Entry wage		$27.08
10th percentile wage		$24.11
50th percentile wage		$39.44
90th percentile wage		$49.62

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	870	57.9%
Support Activities for Transportation	290	19.3%
Public Administration	110	7.6%
Air Transportation	90	6.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	870	$42.24
Administrative and Support Services		$40.24
Air Transportation	90	$39.31
Public Administration	110	$32.58

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Include helicopter and aircraft engine specialists. Exclude "Avionics Technician" (49-2091).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$39.44		$25.45		$13.99
2017	$39.35	+.2%	$25.39	+.2%	$13.96
2016	$38.17	+3.1%	$24.63	+3.1%	$13.54
2015	$37.42	+2.0%	$24.15	+2.0%	$13.27
2014	$36.70	+2.0%	$23.68	+2.0%	$13.02
2013	$35.94	+2.1%	$23.19	+2.1%	$12.75
2012	$35.19	+2.1%	$22.71	+2.1%	$12.48
2011	$34.68	+1.5%	$22.38	+1.5%	$12.30
2010	$33.92	+2.2%	$21.89	+2.2%	$12.03
2009	$33.53	+1.2%	$21.64	+1.2%	$11.89
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$39.44		$22.55		$16.89
2017	$39.35	+.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	$17.04
2016	$38.17	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	$16.46
2015	$37.42	+2.0%	$21.22	+2.3%	$16.20
2014	$36.70	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$15.92
2013	$35.94	+2.1%	$20.33	+2.2%	$15.61
2012	$35.19	+2.1%	$19.92	+2.1%	$15.27
2011	$34.68	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	$15.10
2010	$33.92	+2.2%	$19.27	+1.6%	$14.65
2009	$33.53	+1.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	$14.58

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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