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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 49-3011. 262 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $57,200, middle half $54,080–$62,712.
Applications (LCAs)262
Median offered salary$57,200
Middle half of salaries$54,080–$62,712
10th–90th percentile$49,774–$70,549
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 101 | $54,080 |
| Level II (qualified) | 140 | $58,677 |
| Level III (experienced) | 5 | $76,960 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 6 | $69,091 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Technical Workforce Solutions LLC | 50 | $58,240 |
| JobAire Group, Inc | 43 | $57,200 |
| Benson Regional Air Group, Inc | 42 | $52,000 |
| AOG Resources LLC | 40 | $56,940 |
| GAL Aerostaff US, Inc. | 21 | $58,240 |
| Solis Services LLC | 12 | $56,046 |
| Aviation Exteriors Louisiana LLC | 7 | $68,640 |
| Fibrax Aviation LLC | 6 | $58,656 |
| Ascent Aviation Services | 5 | $49,774 |
| Marana Aerospace Solutions | 5 | $70,720 |
| Aviation Power Support, LP | 4 | $65,842 |
| LAN Cargo S.A. | 2 | $67,498 |
| Ailine Training Academy Inc. | 2 | $41,600 |
| Sanders Aeronautics, Inc. | 2 | $70,720 |
| Aviation Maintenance Staffing, Inc | 2 | $66,518 |
| Solis Service, LLC | 2 | $65,541 |
| Jet East, Inc. | 2 | $88,254 |
| Global Technical Services, Inc. | 1 | $54,080 |
| Structural Evaluation Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $68,000 |
| Gama Aviation (Eng) Inc. | 1 | $93,600 |
| Xcalibur Aircraft Solutions LLC | 1 | $62,400 |
| Airline Trainning Academy Inc | 1 | $45,760 |
| Rainier Flight Service LLC | 1 | $72,800 |
| Frontier Group Holdings Inc. | 1 | $70,345 |
| Timberline Helicopters Inc | 1 | $47,840 |
| Composite Aeronautic Specialists, LLC | 1 | $77,000 |
| Composite Aeronautic Specialist, LLC | 1 | $69,000 |
| Sia Enginering (USA) Inc | 1 | $69,285 |
| Gal Aerostaff U.S., Inc. | 1 | $63,856 |
| Launch Technical Workforce Soultions | 1 | $54,080 |
| Air-Tec Services | 1 | $45,926 |
| Coastal Connections Aircraft Holding, LLC | 1 | $74,110 |
Cities
Job titles
- Aircraft Mechanic133
- Aeronautical Scientific Technician84
- Scientific Technician21
- APU Shop Mechanic/Engineer3
- Maintenance Analyst2
- Vintage Aircraft Restoration Technician2
- Aviation Maintenance Technician2
- Aircraft Technician2
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician2
- Aweonautical Scientific Technician1
- Aircraft Technologist Engineer1
- Working Lead1
- Lead Ap Mechanic1
- Helicopter Mechanic1
- Quality Inspector1
- Mechanic Inspector1
- Int'l Specialized Aircraft Technician1
- APU Workshop Supervisor/Engineer1
- Aircraft Mechanics/Aircraft Technology Engineer1
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Specialist1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 36 | $54,340 |
| FY2024 | 89 | $56,368 |
| FY2025 | 64 | $57,200 |
| FY2026 | 73 | $60,257 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).