Virginia · SOC 49-2091

Avionics Technicians in Virginia

State salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025)

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Geography used: wage and employment figures are BLS state estimates for Virginia; the comparison figure is the United States national estimate.

Median Salary

$85,660

per year in this state

+4% above

National Median

$82,280

per year nationally

Hourly Rate

$41.18/hr

median hourly

Employment

250

jobs in VA

Salary Range in Virginia

Annual Salary Distribution

10th$62,090
25th$74,250
Median$85,660
75th$97,830
90th$100,870

What This Means for Avionics Technicians in Virginia

According to BLS OEWS state estimates, Virginia ranks #12 of 43 states and territories for Avionics Technicians pay, the middle tier (28th percentile) nationally. Avionics Technicians working in Virginia earn a median salary of $85,660, which is +4% above the national median of $82,280. OEWS reports the difference but does not identify its cause. The reported wage distribution runs from $62,090 at the 10th percentile to $100,870 at the 90th. OEWS does not separate how much of that spread comes from experience, specialization, employer, industry, schedule, or local market differences.

This page captures the Avionics Technicians labor market inside Virginia using BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics state estimates from the May 2025 release. Median annual pay lands at $85,660 ($41.18/hr per hour), while the state employs roughly 250 workers in this SOC code (49-2091). Relative to the national median of $82,280, the state estimate is +4% above. Explaining that difference would require separate evidence on industry, employer, prices, and worker mix.

Within Virginia, the full pay distribution is wider than the median alone suggests. Workers at the 10th percentile earn $62,090, the 25th earns $74,250, the 75th reaches $97,830, and the 90th hits $100,870. The upper boundary is roughly 1.6× the lower boundary. These bands combine workers across experience levels, credentials, employers, industries, schedules, and specialties; the percentile table does not isolate any one factor's effect.

Use this state-level view as one layer in your research stack, not the full picture. Drill into the specific BLS local wage area within Virginia where the job is located. A state estimate can differ substantially from a local-area estimate; this table does not establish why. Pair the wage here with state-specific cost of living (rent, taxes, energy, groceries) to see how far the paycheck actually goes. OEWS includes tips, commissions, incentive pay, and production bonuses. It excludes employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses, so compare those items separately when reviewing an offer.

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Other states with similar Avionics Technicians pay or employment

Two OEWS peer sets for this SOC code outside Virginia. Same-major-group cards above stay in-state; these neighborhoods are cross-state nearest neighbors.

Similar median pay

Nearest state medians ($85,660 here).

Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on BLS OEWS state median annual wage and reported employment for SOC 49-2091. Employment peers exclude states already listed in the pay column so the two link sets stay distinct.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Avionics Technicians make in Virginia?
The median annual salary for Avionics Technicians in Virginia is $85,660 (+4% above national avg). Pay ranges from $62,090 (10th percentile) to $100,870 (90th percentile).
How many Avionics Technicians work in Virginia?
There are approximately 250 Avionics Technicians employed in Virginia, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly rate for Avionics Technicians in Virginia?
The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Virginia is $41.18/hr.
Where does WageDex get its salary data?
All salary and employment data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Data Sources

Last updated: May 2025 (BLS OEWS annual release).

Salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release.

Wage estimates include straight-time pay plus items such as tips, commissions, and production bonuses. They exclude employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, and nonproduction bonuses. Employment figures represent the estimated number of workers in the occupation across all industries in Virginia.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. This occupation's Virginia figures are computed directly from the BLS OEWS state-level data. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2025.