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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Charlotte, NC

A mid-level Aircraft Mechanic in Charlotte, NC earns a median $78,580, ranging $62,720 (P25) to $128,920 (P90).

Aircraft Mechanic salary percentiles in Charlotte, NC

Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.

PercentileAnnual base
25th percentile$62,720
Median (50th)$78,580
75th percentile$107,250
90th percentile$128,920
Mean$85,630

H-1B prevailing wage

Nationally, across 111 H-1B filings for this occupation, the average wage is $59,277 (DOL OFLC records).

Job outlook

Nationally, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians is projected to grow +4.3% with ~10,900 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.

Methodology

These Aircraft Mechanic bands for Charlotte, NC draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES), supplemented by Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings. Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.

Frequently asked questions

Where does this aircraft mechanic salary data for Charlotte, NC come from?

Every percentile for aircraft mechanic roles in Charlotte, NC is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data and Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.

Are Charlotte, NC aircraft mechanic salaries self-reported?

No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Charlotte, NC figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.

How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Charlotte, NC?

They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for aircraft mechanic roles in the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.

How current is the Charlotte, NC data?

BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the aircraft mechanic figures for Charlotte, NC refresh on a quarterly cadence.

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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.

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