Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Tennessee
$90,060avg. a year
$43.30 an hour · 4,670 employed
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Tennessee earn an average of $90,060 a year. That is $5,320 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $84,740. The best-paying metro area is Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $107,660.
$81,040Median pay
$43.30Average hourly
+50%Avg. pay since 2020
#11Of 50 states
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for aircraft mechanics and service technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
12,140 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$107,660
$51.76 an hour
21,640 jobs
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
$78,120
$37.56 an hour
390 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$70,580
$33.93 an hour
4300 jobs
Knoxville, TN
$66,990
$32.21 an hour
550 jobs
Clarksville, TN-KY
$63,720
$30.63 an hour
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Tennessee, charted
Pay over time
Tennessee, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Tennessee aircraft mechanics and service technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84,740 | $40.74 |
| Tennessee | $90,060 | $43.30 |
| Virginia | $86,570 | $41.62 |
| Kentucky | $81,330 | $39.10 |
| Georgia | $80,370 | $38.64 |
| Alabama | $79,500 | $38.22 |
| North Carolina | $79,320 | $38.14 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54,590
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,590
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,020
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51,200
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37,670
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$51,990
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make in Tennessee?
The average is $90,060 a year, and the median is $81,040. That is $5,320 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $84,740.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$43.30 an hour on average; the median is $38.96.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($107,660), followed by Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($78,120). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Clarksville, TN-KY ($63,720).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #11 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.