Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)

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Occupation description:  Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes helicopter and aircraft engine specialists. Excludes Avionics Technician (49-2091).

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Employment and Job Openings   (click here for the 10-year forecast)

	Employment			Average annual openings
	2018 estimate	2028 projection	Percent change	Labor force exits	Occupation transfers	Total
Alaska	1,476	1,504	1.9	40	82	125
United States	136,900	141,200	0.0	3,700	7,700	11,800

Job outlook

• Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with very high employment opportunities. Read more.

2020 Wages

	Mean Wage	Wage by Percentile
	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
United States	33.19	18.74	24.89	31.94	41.06	49.94
Alaska	32.45	18.55	26.25	33.17	38.74	44.47
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area	31.77	17.36	24.63	33.06	38.41	42.87
Fairbanks North Star Borough	30.70	24.61	26.89	30.02	35.68	39.96
Balance of State	35.37	23.91	28.59	35.29	41.81	48.20

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