DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 408 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 136,390 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Center Helicopters | $80,000 | 8 | +1.7% |
| 2 | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | $73,736 | 12 | -6.3% |
| 3 | STS Workforce Solutions LLC | $64,584 | 35 | -17.9% |
| 4 | Aviation Power Support, LP | $62,400 | 10 | -20.7% |
| 5 | MIAMI TECH AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INC. | $57,481 | 12 | -26.9% |
| 6 | THE MEC GROUP LLC | $56,534 | 5 | -28.2% |
| 7 | Kolob Canyons Air Services, LLC | $56,389 | 10 | -28.3% |
| 8 | Ascent Aviation Services | $56,160 | 10 | -28.6% |
| 9 | MAC Aerospace LLC | $53,768 | 41 | -31.7% |
| 10 | AOG Resources LLC | $50,502 | 29 | -35.8% |
| 11 | Royal Technical Group, Inc. | $49,962 | 7 | -36.5% |
| 12 | JobAire Group, Inc | $47,216 | 34 | -40% |
| 13 | 11 AEROSPACE LLC | $45,380 | 5 | -42.3% |
| 14 | Star Marianas Air | $21,008 | 33 | -73.3% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne, FL | $64,584 | +16.2% | 23 | 1 |
| Miami, FL | $59,447 | +6.9% | 26 | 13 |
| Marana, AR | $53,768 | -3.3% | 14 | 2 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $170,000 | +135.3% | 2 |
| Illinois | $74,058 | -7.1% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $70,762 | -18.9% | 1 |
| California | $70,637 | -16.8% | 12 |
| Virginia | $68,557 | -15.1% | 3 |
| New York | $67,600 | -27.5% | 1 |
| Florida | $64,584 | -14.4% | 67 |
| Oklahoma | $62,400 | -13.8% | 7 |
| District of Columbia | $62,400 | N/A | 1 |
| Idaho | $61,074 | -10.8% | 1 |
| Washington | $56,534 | -33.5% | 2 |
| Tennessee | $56,389 | -34.1% | 3 |
| Arkansas | $53,768 | +6.9% | 19 |
| Alabama | $50,502 | -41.8% | 7 |
| Texas | $49,887 | -37.9% | 4 |
| Arizona | $45,380 | -41.2% | 2 |
| North Carolina | $43,295 | -37.5% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $39,832 | -36.8% | 1 |
| Indiana | $37,440 | -41.8% | 1 |
| Utah | $33,280 | -49.6% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians positions, 6% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 72% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MAC Aerospace LLC | High School | $53,768 |
| STS Workforce Solutions LLC | High School | $64,584 |
| JobAire Group, Inc | Other | $47,216 |
| Star Marianas Air | High School | $21,008 |
| AOG Resources LLC | High School | $50,502 |
| MIAMI TECH AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INC. | High School | $57,481 |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Bachelor's | $73,736 |
| Ascent Aviation Services | None | $56,160 |
| Kolob Canyons Air Services, LLC | None | $56,389 |
| Aviation Power Support, LP | High School | $62,400 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians is Transportation and Warehousing at $59,177. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Administrative and Support Services at $58,967.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 408 DOL filings, the median salary for a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians is $55,598, ranging from $47,216 to $64,584.
The 90th percentile salary is $120,080 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Melbourne, FL offers the highest median at $64,584.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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