Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Avionics Technician Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $70,100 This is the median salary for this occupation. Avionics technicians work with aircraft and spacecraft to install, inspect, test, and repair the avionics equipment and electronics General Information Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Avionics Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Avionics Technician. +17.1% Employment Change Employment for Avionics Technician is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.1% between 2025 and 2030. $33.68 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $33.68/hour. Entry level workers are paid $21.71, while experienced workers are paid $39.74. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 56 Avionics Technician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 65. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Avionics Technician are Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and Nonscheduled Air Transportation. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Avionics Technician include Computers and Electronics, Mechanical, and Engineering and Technology. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Avionics Technician is Some college, no degree. 42% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
