Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Colorado
$90,620avg. a year
$43.57 an hour · 2,690 employed
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Colorado earn an average of $90,620 a year. That is $5,880 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $84,740. The best-paying metro area is Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO at $96,090.
$82,080Median pay
$43.57Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#9Of 50 states
Top-paying Colorado metro areas
Average pay for aircraft mechanics and service technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
11,740 jobs
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
$96,090
$46.20 an hour
230 jobs
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO
$90,280
$43.40 an hour
3400 jobs
Colorado Springs, CO
$85,590
$41.15 an hour
440 jobs
Boulder, CO
$84,410
$40.58 an hour
570 jobs
Greeley, CO
$71,750
$34.50 an hour
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Colorado, charted
Pay over time
Colorado, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Colorado aircraft mechanics and service technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Colorado vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84,740 | $40.74 |
| Colorado | $90,620 | $43.57 |
| New Mexico | $81,630 | $39.25 |
| Oklahoma | $78,570 | $37.77 |
| Kansas | $75,720 | $36.40 |
| Utah | $74,900 | $36.01 |
| Nebraska | $67,910 | $32.65 |
Related jobs in Colorado
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63,980
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$71,010
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72,980
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65,290
- Tire Repairers and Changers$46,050
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56,710
Average pay, Colorado, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make in Colorado?
The average is $90,620 a year, and the median is $82,080. That is $5,880 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $84,740.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$43.57 an hour on average; the median is $39.46.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($96,090), followed by Fort Collins-Loveland, CO ($90,280). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Greeley, CO ($71,750).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #9 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national aircraft mechanics and service technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.