What are the main factors that influence a Flight Maintenance Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Flight Maintenance Engineer?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Flight Maintenance Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Flight Maintenance Engineer's salary?

A Flight Maintenance Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,490 for beginners, reaching about $123,281 at mid-level, and approach $177,095 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Flight Maintenance Engineer?

Flight Maintenance Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Flight Maintenance Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,466, California $88,131, Massachusetts $86,956. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Flight Maintenance Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Flight Maintenance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Flight Operations Director: $243,950; Flight Operations Senior Manager: $196,771; Flight Operations Manager: $165,286; Flight Software Engineer: $129,515; Flight Operations Supervisor: $114,143.

Flight Maintenance Engineer Salary in New Jersey

How much does a Flight Maintenance Engineer make in New Jersey? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Flight Maintenance Engineer in New Jersey is $86,604 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Flight Maintenance Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,820
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,216 to $91,951
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,400

10% $74,400

50% (Median) $86,604

90% $96,820

Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,951	$7,663	$1,768	$44
Average	$86,604	$7,217	$1,665	$42
25th Percentile	$80,216	$6,685	$1,543	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries

A Flight Maintenance Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Flight Maintenance Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,490
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,237
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,281
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,102
Expert (over 8 years): $177,095

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Flight Maintenance Engineer	less than 1 year	$85,490
Reliability Engineer II	1-2 years	$102,237
Reliability Engineer III	2-4 years	$123,281
Reliability Engineer IV	5-8 years	$150,102
Reliability Engineer V	over 8 years	$177,095

How Do Flight Maintenance Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Flight Maintenance Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,466.
California: $88,131.
Massachusetts: $86,956.

District of Columbia $88,466 California $88,131 Massachusetts $86,956 Washington $86,636 New Jersey $86,604 Alaska $86,493 Connecticut $85,390 New York $84,943

Hawaii $83,512 Rhode Island $82,841 Maryland $82,386 Minnesota $81,762 Colorado $81,523 Illinois $81,443 Oregon $81,139 Delaware $80,916

New Hampshire $80,775 Virginia $80,460 Pennsylvania $79,541 Nevada $79,078 North Dakota $78,926 Michigan $78,686 Wisconsin $78,598 Vermont $78,423

Texas $77,935 Maine $77,903 Arizona $77,855 Ohio $77,799 Georgia $77,064 Indiana $76,697 Wyoming $76,625 Utah $76,513

Iowa $76,465 Kansas $76,082 Louisiana $75,970 North Carolina $75,930 Missouri $75,914 Florida $75,602 Montana $75,434 Nebraska $75,275

Kentucky $75,187 South Carolina $74,867 Tennessee $74,667 Idaho $74,587 New Mexico $74,004 Oklahoma $73,876 Alabama $73,405 South Dakota $72,614

Arkansas $72,182 West Virginia $71,951 Mississippi $71,256

Top Paying Cities for Flight Maintenance Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Maywood: $90,739
Teterboro: $90,774
Alpine: $90,738

Maywood, NJ $90,739

Teterboro, NJ $90,774

Alpine, NJ $90,738

Bergenfield, NJ $90,791

Closter, NJ $90,795

Cresskill, NJ $90,794

Demarest, NJ $90,792

Dumont, NJ $90,820

Emerson, NJ $90,854

Englewood, NJ $90,786

Englewood Cliffs, NJ $90,820

Harrington Park, NJ $90,807

Haworth, NJ $90,834

Hillsdale, NJ $90,839

Little Ferry, NJ $90,814

Lodi, NJ $90,749

Montvale, NJ $90,771

New Milford, NJ $90,830

Northvale, NJ $90,743

Norwood, NJ $90,772

Oradell, NJ $90,866

Palisades Park, NJ $90,878

Paramus, NJ $90,878

Park Ridge, NJ $90,801

Ridgefield, NJ $90,971

Ridgefield Park, NJ $90,780

River Edge, NJ $90,834

Rochelle Park, NJ $90,767

Saddle Brook, NJ $90,778

Teaneck, NJ $90,743

Tenafly, NJ $90,789

Clementon, NJ $83,350

Columbus, NJ $85,897

Deepwater, NJ $80,845

Ewan, NJ $82,410

Gibbsboro, NJ $83,439

Gibbstown, NJ $82,848

Glassboro, NJ $82,760

Glendora, NJ $83,376

Gloucester City, NJ $83,355

Bellmawr, NJ $83,361

Grenloch, NJ $83,198

Haddonfield, NJ $83,415

Haddon Heights, NJ $83,381

Hainesport, NJ $84,618

Hammonton, NJ $83,072

Hancocks Bridge, NJ $81,439

Harrisonville, NJ $81,935

Jobstown, NJ $85,750

Juliustown, NJ $85,607

Voorhees, NJ $83,491

Lawnside, NJ $83,428

Willingboro, NJ $84,692

Lumberton, NJ $84,616

Magnolia, NJ $83,411

Manahawkin, NJ $84,110

Mantua, NJ $83,081

Maple Shade, NJ $83,584

Marlton, NJ $83,664

Mount Laurel, NJ $84,062

Medford, NJ $84,012

Mickleton, NJ $82,736

Moorestown, NJ $83,955

Mount Ephraim, NJ $83,364

Mount Holly, NJ $85,104

Mount Royal, NJ $83,093

Mullica Hill, NJ $82,502

National Park, NJ $83,329

New Lisbon, NJ $85,092

Palmyra, NJ $83,521

Paulsboro, NJ $83,201

Pedricktown, NJ $81,038

Pemberton, NJ $85,172

Penns Grove, NJ $80,895

Pennsville, NJ $80,941

Pitman, NJ $82,899

Quinton, NJ $81,441

Rancocas, NJ $84,671

Richwood, NJ $82,748

Riverside, NJ $84,223

Riverton, NJ $83,679

Runnemede, NJ $83,372

Salem, NJ $81,378

Sewell, NJ $83,043

Sicklerville, NJ $83,110

Somerdale, NJ $83,401

Stratford, NJ $83,386

Swedesboro, NJ $81,757

Thorofare, NJ $83,309

Tuckerton, NJ $83,659

Vincentown, NJ $84,211

Waterford Works, NJ $83,236

Wenonah, NJ $83,202

West Berlin, NJ $83,443

West Creek, NJ $83,927

Westville, NJ $83,345

Williamstown, NJ $82,920

Winslow, NJ $83,013

West Deptford, NJ $83,312

Westwood, NJ $90,818

Woodbury Heights, NJ $83,265

Township Of Washington, NJ $90,862

Woodcliff Lake, NJ $90,819

Red Bank, NJ $88,628

Shrewsbury, NJ $88,293

Fort Monmouth, NJ $88,175

Fair Haven, NJ $88,734

Adelphia, NJ $87,328

Allenhurst, NJ $87,368

Asbury Park, NJ $87,582

Belmar, NJ $86,770

Atlantic Highlands, NJ $89,214

Avon By The Sea, NJ $86,951

Belford, NJ $89,272

Bradley Beach, NJ $87,072

Cliffwood, NJ $89,521

Colts Neck, NJ $88,122

Deal, NJ $87,508

Eatontown, NJ $88,090

Englishtown, NJ $88,210

Farmingdale, NJ $87,320

Freehold, NJ $87,512

Hazlet, NJ $89,332

Howell, NJ $86,747

Highlands, NJ $89,643

Holmdel, NJ $88,936

Keansburg, NJ $89,395

Keyport, NJ $89,608

Leonardo, NJ $89,192

Lincroft, NJ $88,546

Little Silver, NJ $88,453

Long Branch, NJ $88,026

Marlboro, NJ $88,526

Matawan, NJ $89,368

Middletown, NJ $89,013

Monmouth Beach, NJ $88,497

Morganville, NJ $88,886

Navesink, NJ $88,950

Neptune, NJ $87,299

Oakhurst, NJ $87,642

Ocean Grove, NJ $87,146

Oceanport, NJ $88,237

Port Monmouth, NJ $89,371

Rumson, NJ $88,900

Spring Lake, NJ $86,648

Tennent, NJ $88,252

West Long Branch, NJ $87,913

Wickatunk, NJ $88,791

Dover, NJ $88,546

Mine Hill, NJ $88,266

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ $88,749

Allamuchy, NJ $86,720

Andover, NJ $86,718

Augusta, NJ $86,492

Belvidere, NJ $84,708

Blairstown, NJ $84,848

Branchville, NJ $85,291

Montague, NJ $85,237

Budd Lake, NJ $87,345

Woodstown, NJ $81,592

Camden, NJ $83,359

Audubon, NJ $83,375

Oaklyn, NJ $83,367

Collingswood, NJ $83,382

Merchantville, NJ $83,412

Pennsauken, NJ $83,410

Absecon, NJ $83,962

Avalon, NJ $82,665

Brigantine, NJ $83,980

Cape May, NJ $82,153

Cape May Court House, NJ $82,478

Cape May Point, NJ $82,029

Cologne, NJ $83,595

Dennisville, NJ $82,688

Egg Harbor City, NJ $83,396

Elwood, NJ $83,090

Goshen, NJ $82,361

Green Creek, NJ $82,325

Middlesex, NJ $89,433

Milford, NJ $84,075

Milltown, NJ $89,625

Monmouth Junction, NJ $89,043

Neshanic Station, NJ $89,335

Piscataway, NJ $89,610

Old Bridge, NJ $89,204

Oldwick, NJ $89,236

Parlin, NJ $89,566

Perth Amboy, NJ $89,484

Fords, NJ $89,444

Phillipsburg, NJ $83,259

Pittstown, NJ $87,034

Quakertown, NJ $87,496

Raritan, NJ $89,377

Readington, NJ $89,358

Sayreville, NJ $89,568

Somerset, NJ $89,377

Somerville, NJ $89,373

South Amboy, NJ $89,565

South Bound Brook, NJ $89,537

South River, NJ $89,603

Spotswood, NJ $89,433

Stanton, NJ $89,166

Stewartsville, NJ $84,056

Three Bridges, NJ $89,169

Whitehouse, NJ $89,295

Whitehouse Station, NJ $89,312

Zarephath, NJ $89,427

New Brunswick, NJ $89,633

North Brunswick, NJ $89,606

Highland Park, NJ $89,630

Elizabeth, NJ $90,101

Roselle, NJ $89,812

Roselle Park, NJ $89,887

Hillside, NJ $90,044

Elizabethport, NJ $90,095

Allendale, NJ $90,794

Bloomingdale, NJ $90,005

Butler, NJ $89,896

Elmwood Park, NJ $90,795

Fair Lawn, NJ $90,848

Franklin, NJ $87,579

Franklin Lakes, NJ $90,754

Glenwood, NJ $87,259

Hamburg, NJ $87,404

Haskell, NJ $90,177

Hewitt, NJ $88,674

Highland Lakes, NJ $88,113

Ho Ho Kus, NJ $90,847

Little Falls, NJ $90,761

Mc Afee, NJ $87,172

Mahwah, NJ $90,424

Midland Park, NJ $90,824

Newfoundland, NJ $89,119

Oakland, NJ $90,586

Oak Ridge, NJ $88,586

Ogdensburg, NJ $87,680

Pequannock, NJ $90,667

Pompton Lakes, NJ $90,462

Pompton Plains, NJ $90,535

Ramsey, NJ $90,751

Ridgewood, NJ $90,854

Glen Rock, NJ $90,852

Ringwood, NJ $89,871

Riverdale, NJ $90,293

Saddle River, NJ $90,788

Stockholm, NJ $88,271

Sussex, NJ $86,404

Vernon, NJ $87,515

Waldwick, NJ $90,820

Wanaque, NJ $90,110

Wayne, NJ $90,731

West Milford, NJ $89,247

Wyckoff, NJ $90,799

Paterson, NJ $90,788

Hawthorne, NJ $90,818

Haledon, NJ $90,792

Totowa, NJ $90,750

Hackensack, NJ $90,727

Bogota, NJ $90,734

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ $90,756

Leonia, NJ $90,810

Buttzville, NJ $84,807

South Hackensack, NJ $90,738

Hillsborough, NJ $89,365

Leeds Point, NJ $83,789

Califon, NJ $88,572

Changewater, NJ $86,696

Columbia, NJ $84,193

Delaware, NJ $84,403

Denville, NJ $89,228

Flanders, NJ $87,919

Glasser, NJ $87,823

Great Meadows, NJ $86,131

Greendell, NJ $86,269

Hackettstown, NJ $87,033

Hibernia, NJ $89,036

Hopatcong, NJ $87,632

Hope, NJ $85,368

Ironia, NJ $88,580

Johnsonburg, NJ $85,885

Kenvil, NJ $88,089

Lafayette, NJ $86,941

Lake Hopatcong, NJ $88,015

Landing, NJ $87,658

Layton, NJ $84,677

Ledgewood, NJ $87,690

Long Valley, NJ $88,011

Middleville, NJ $85,125

Mount Arlington, NJ $87,950

Netcong, NJ $87,475

Newton, NJ $86,028

Oxford, NJ $86,158

Port Murray, NJ $86,942

Rockaway, NJ $89,122

Randolph, NJ $88,519

Schooleys Mountain, NJ $87,586

Sparta, NJ $87,618

Stanhope, NJ $87,185

Stillwater, NJ $85,482

Succasunna, NJ $88,040

Swartswood, NJ $85,541

Mount Tabor, NJ $89,300

Tranquility, NJ $86,518

Vienna, NJ $86,504

Wallpack Center, NJ $83,781

Washington, NJ $85,626

Wharton, NJ $88,234

Summit, NJ $89,963

Basking Ridge, NJ $89,427

Bedminster, NJ $89,395

Berkeley Heights, NJ $89,721

Bernardsville, NJ $89,168

Brookside, NJ $88,610

Cedar Knolls, NJ $89,572

Chatham, NJ $89,769

Chester, NJ $88,608

Far Hills, NJ $89,498

Florham Park, NJ $90,110

Gillette, NJ $89,549

Gladstone, NJ $89,080

Green Village, NJ $89,513

East Hanover, NJ $90,325

Liberty Corner, NJ $89,455

Lyons, NJ $89,519

Madison, NJ $89,856

Mendham, NJ $88,741

Millington, NJ $89,315

Morris Plains, NJ $89,320

Morristown, NJ $89,177

Convent Station, NJ $89,757

Mount Freedom, NJ $88,599

New Providence, NJ $89,792

New Vernon, NJ $89,312

Peapack, NJ $89,257

Pluckemin, NJ $89,397

Pottersville, NJ $89,039

Stirling, NJ $89,388

Whippany, NJ $89,821

Alloway, NJ $81,739

Cherry Hill, NJ $83,456

Atco, NJ $83,429

Barnegat, NJ $84,128

Barnegat Light, NJ $84,172

Barrington, NJ $83,394

Beach Haven, NJ $83,929

Berlin, NJ $83,289

Beverly, NJ $84,678

Birmingham, NJ $85,143

Blackwood, NJ $83,211

Bridgeport, NJ $81,818

Browns Mills, NJ $85,165

Burlington, NJ $85,479

Cedar Brook, NJ $83,148

Chatsworth, NJ $83,881

Clarksboro, NJ $83,001

Roosevelt, NJ $87,087

Rosemont, NJ $85,841

Sergeantsville, NJ $86,845

Linwood, NJ $83,854

Marmora, NJ $83,417

New Gretna, NJ $83,558

Northfield, NJ $83,951

Ocean City, NJ $83,577

Ocean View, NJ $83,078

Oceanville, NJ $83,810

Pleasantville, NJ $83,995

Egg Harbor Township, NJ $83,648

Pomona, NJ $83,709

Port Republic, NJ $83,640

Rio Grande, NJ $82,277

Sea Isle City, NJ $82,943

Somers Point, NJ $83,714

South Dennis, NJ $82,633

South Seaville, NJ $82,825

Stone Harbor, NJ $82,424

Strathmere, NJ $83,229

Tuckahoe, NJ $82,875

Villas, NJ $82,303

Whitesboro, NJ $82,230

Wildwood, NJ $82,297

Woodbine, NJ $82,796

Bridgeton, NJ $82,489

Buena, NJ $82,947

Cedarville, NJ $82,554

Clayton, NJ $82,756

Deerfield Street, NJ $82,699

Delmont, NJ $82,622

Dividing Creek, NJ $82,464

Dorchester, NJ $82,736

Dorothy, NJ $82,897

Elmer, NJ $82,706

Estell Manor, NJ $82,905

Fairton, NJ $82,769

Fortescue, NJ $82,454

Franklinville, NJ $82,882

Greenwich, NJ $81,970

Heislerville, NJ $82,597

Landisville, NJ $82,971

Leesburg, NJ $82,689

Malaga, NJ $82,939

Mauricetown, NJ $82,720

Mays Landing, NJ $83,015

Millville, NJ $82,884

Milmay, NJ $82,895

Minotola, NJ $83,027

Mizpah, NJ $83,051

Monroeville, NJ $82,482

Newfield, NJ $82,985

Newport, NJ $82,593

Newtonville, NJ $82,948

Norma, NJ $82,916

Port Elizabeth, NJ $82,776

Port Norris, NJ $82,629

Richland, NJ $82,942

Rosenhayn, NJ $82,970

Shiloh, NJ $82,275

Vineland, NJ $83,033

Atlantic City, NJ $84,072

Margate City, NJ $84,000

Longport, NJ $83,889

Ventnor City, NJ $84,070

Allentown, NJ $86,481

Belle Mead, NJ $89,246

Blawenburg, NJ $88,488

Bordentown, NJ $86,236

Millstone Township, NJ $86,901

Cookstown, NJ $85,953

Cranbury, NJ $88,107

Cream Ridge, NJ $86,515

Chesterfield, NJ $86,175

Florence, NJ $86,052

Hightstown, NJ $87,111

Hopewell, NJ $87,735

Imlaystown, NJ $86,652

Jackson, NJ $86,394

Kingston, NJ $88,699

Lambertville, NJ $86,318

New Egypt, NJ $85,832

Pennington, NJ $86,497

Plainsboro, NJ $87,641

Princeton, NJ $87,850

Skillman, NJ $88,728

Stockton, NJ $86,084

Titusville, NJ $86,308

Windsor, NJ $86,745

Wrightstown, NJ $86,000

Trenton, NJ $86,221

Fort Dix, NJ $85,739

Lawrence Township, NJ $86,359

Lakewood, NJ $86,072

Allenwood, NJ $86,698

Bayville, NJ $84,811

Beachwood, NJ $85,036

Brick, NJ $85,650

Brielle, NJ $86,266

Forked River, NJ $84,598

Island Heights, NJ $84,914

Lakehurst, NJ $85,899

Lanoka Harbor, NJ $84,390

Lavallette, NJ $85,237

Manasquan, NJ $86,374

Mantoloking, NJ $85,479

Normandy Beach, NJ $85,249

Ocean Gate, NJ $84,772

Pine Beach, NJ $84,980

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ $86,003

Sea Girt, NJ $86,478

Seaside Heights, NJ $84,630

Seaside Park, NJ $83,927

Toms River, NJ $85,167

Waretown, NJ $84,082

Manchester Township, NJ $85,487

Annandale, NJ $88,200

Asbury, NJ $85,626

Baptistown, NJ $86,150

Bloomsbury, NJ $84,118

Bound Brook, NJ $89,504

Bridgewater, NJ $89,389

Broadway, NJ $85,031

Clinton, NJ $87,620

Dayton, NJ $89,076

Dunellen, NJ $89,565

East Brunswick, NJ $89,606

Edison, NJ $89,594

Flagtown, NJ $89,373

Flemington, NJ $88,590

Franklin Park, NJ $89,454

Kendall Park, NJ $89,388

Frenchtown, NJ $85,707

Glen Gardner, NJ $87,320

Hampton, NJ $86,724

Helmetta, NJ $89,324

High Bridge, NJ $87,978

Iselin, NJ $89,433

Monroe Township, NJ $88,763

Keasbey, NJ $89,486

Lebanon, NJ $88,978

Little York, NJ $85,209

Manville, NJ $89,401

Martinsville, NJ $89,468

Metuchen, NJ $89,460

Princeton Junction, NJ $86,738

Ringoes, NJ $88,198

Rocky Hill, NJ $88,887

Roebling, NJ $86,084

Bayonne, NJ $90,463

Bloomfield, NJ $90,547

Fairfield, NJ $90,598

Boonton, NJ $89,845

Caldwell, NJ $90,576

Carteret, NJ $89,570

Cedar Grove, NJ $90,700

Cliffside Park, NJ $91,251

Clifton, NJ $90,796

Cranford, NJ $89,708

East Orange, NJ $90,099

Edgewater, NJ $91,238

Essex Fells, NJ $90,502

Fairview, NJ $91,212

Fanwood, NJ $89,579

Fort Lee, NJ $90,923

Garfield, NJ $90,789

Garwood, NJ $89,628

Glen Ridge, NJ $90,447

Harrison, NJ $90,002

Hoboken, NJ $91,962

North Arlington, NJ $90,526

Kearny, NJ $90,208

Kenilworth, NJ $89,906

Lake Hiawatha, NJ $90,180

Lincoln Park, NJ $90,638

Linden, NJ $89,696

Livingston, NJ $90,278

Maplewood, NJ $90,098

Millburn, NJ $90,079

Montclair, NJ $90,508

Verona, NJ $90,584

Montville, NJ $90,289

Mountain Lakes, NJ $89,629

North Bergen, NJ $91,649

Orange, NJ $90,129

West Orange, NJ $90,273

Parsippany, NJ $89,952

Passaic, NJ $90,798

Wallington, NJ $90,797

Pine Brook, NJ $90,493

Warren, NJ $89,563

Plainfield, NJ $89,551

Port Reading, NJ $89,492

Rahway, NJ $89,475

Clark, NJ $89,483

Colonia, NJ $89,435

Roseland, NJ $90,430

Watchung, NJ $89,613

Rutherford, NJ $90,794

Lyndhurst, NJ $90,720

Carlstadt, NJ $90,871

East Rutherford, NJ $90,845

Moonachie, NJ $90,818

Wood Ridge, NJ $90,787

Scotch Plains, NJ $89,539

Sewaren, NJ $89,476

Short Hills, NJ $90,128

South Orange, NJ $90,115

South Plainfield, NJ $89,523

Springfield, NJ $89,924

Towaco, NJ $90,425

Union, NJ $90,027

Weehawken, NJ $91,962

Union City, NJ $91,900

Vauxhall, NJ $90,075

Westfield, NJ $89,614

Mountainside, NJ $89,781

West New York, NJ $91,843

Secaucus, NJ $91,290

Woodbridge, NJ $89,441

Jersey City, NJ $91,399

Newark, NJ $89,992

Belleville, NJ $90,414

Nutley, NJ $90,739

Irvington, NJ $90,038

Avenel, NJ $89,455

Flight Maintenance Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Flight Maintenance Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Flight Maintenance Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Flight Maintenance Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Flight Maintenance Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$103,925	$50.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$103,925	$50.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$99,595	$48.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$95,265	$46.0	10%
MFG Durable	$95,265	$46.0	10%

Flight Maintenance Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Flight Maintenance Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$80,216

Average $86,604/year

$91,951

$6,685

Average $7,217/month

$7,663

$1,543

Average $1,665/week

$1,768

$39

Average $42/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,951	$7,663	$1,768	$44
Average	$86,604	$7,217	$1,665	$42
25th Percentile	$80,216	$6,685	$1,543	$39

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