Ohio Median
$60,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.88
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-27% vs US median
US median $82,280
State Rank
#35 of 42
160 employed here
How much does an Avionics Technician make in Ohio?
Avionics Technicians in Ohio take home a median of $60,080 annually — roughly $28.88 an hour — which runs 27% below the national median of $82,280.
Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $47,310 while the top 10% make $88,900 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,180 and $81,680 a year.
Avionics Technician salary range in Ohio
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,310 | $22.75 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $56,180 | $27.01 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $60,080 | $28.88 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $81,680 | $39.27 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $88,900 | $42.74 |
|
How Ohio compares
Ohio ranks 35th out of 42 states and territories for Avionics Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Avionics Technician salary in other states
Pennsylvania $117,470New Jersey $100,250Maryland $97,490Alabama $95,920Alaska $94,810New Mexico $94,020California $92,480Washington $91,380Massachusetts $89,340New Hampshire $86,830Hawaii $86,260Virginia $85,660Wyoming $84,360Oregon $83,830Florida $83,800South Dakota $83,220New York $83,150Texas $81,950South Carolina $81,720Illinois $81,170Idaho $80,620Louisiana $80,250Nevada $80,040Arizona $79,770Georgia $79,060Colorado $79,000North Carolina $78,710Indiana $76,770Missouri $71,520Oklahoma $70,640Mississippi $65,830Utah $65,270Wisconsin $65,230Tennessee $60,820North Dakota $59,900Kansas $59,810Michigan $58,280Montana $57,420Minnesota $55,660Arkansas $54,160Kentucky $42,440
Working as an Avionics Technician in Ohio
Nationally, about 19,000 people work as Avionics Technicians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($60,080) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Avionics Technician make in Ohio?
The median Avionics Technician salary in Ohio is $60,080 per year, or about $28.88 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,310 at the entry level to $88,900 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Avionics Technicians about 27% less than the national median of $82,280. Ohio ranks 35th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Avionics Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,080 a year. About 160 Avionics Technicians are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.