How Much Do Aircraft Mechanics Make in Florida?
What This Page Covers
You are probably wondering how much aircraft mechanics earn in Florida, and whether a military background can lead to this job. This page uses only the numbers and links provided by VetJobsFL's sources. This is general information, not legal, tax or career advice. Confirm any figure with the agency that published it before making a decision.
How Much Aircraft Mechanics Earn in Florida
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OES survey, May 2025, the median pay for an aircraft mechanic in Florida is $76,940. This is a statewide median, not a starting salary and not a guarantee from any specific employer.
- Source: BLS OES, May 2025 — Aircraft mechanic
- The BLS page has a full regional breakdown. This page does not repeat numbers that are not in that source.
What About Other Technical Fields?
If you are also weighing options, the same BLS survey (May 2025) lists a median pay of $118,970 for an information security analyst in Tampa Bay. This is a regional median, not a starting salary, and actual offers vary by employer and experience.
Matching Your Military Background to a Civilian Job
If you are not sure what your MOS, MOC or rating matches on the civilian side, you can use the O*NET OnLine Military Crosswalk Search. Type in your code and it shows matching civilian occupations. This tool is run by O*NET, not by VetJobsFL, so results reflect O*NET's own classification data.
An aircraft mechanic career in the civilian world typically involves an A&P certification. The material provided does not give a cost, timeline or exam detail for A&P, so check with the FAA or a certified school directly for those specifics.
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What To Do Next
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