Avionics Systems Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Avionics Systems Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Avionics Systems Engineer in the United States is $75,330 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Avionics Systems Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,768
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,266 to $84,458
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,833
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Avionics Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,458 $7,038 $1,624 $41
Average $75,330 $6,278 $1,449 $36
25th Percentile $68,266 $5,689 $1,313 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Avionics Systems Engineer Salaries

An Avionics Systems 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Avionics Systems Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Avionics Systems 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): $73,231
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,548
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,288
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,201
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,094
Levels Salary
Entry Level Avionics Systems Engineer$73,231
Intermediate Level Avionics Systems Engineer$73,548
Senior Level Avionics Systems Engineer$74,288
Specialist Level Avionics Systems Engineer$76,201
Expert Level Avionics Systems Engineer$77,094
$73,231 0 yr
$73,548 < 2 yrs
$74,288 2-4 yrs
$76,201 5-8 yrs
$77,094 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Avionics Systems Engineers

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:

  • San Jose: $95,014
  • San Francisco: $94,080
  • Oakland: $91,993

What Skills Can Increase an Avionics Systems Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 8.65% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Wiring Diagram (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): A pictorial representation of all the electrical connections in a specific circuit. These diagrams are an effective way of showing how wires are interconnected with different components in a system.
  • Technical Skills (Mentioned in 0.75% Job Postings): Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise required to perform specific tasks and use specific tools and programs in real world situations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 8.65%
Wiring Diagram 2.33%
Technical Skills 0.75%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Avionics Systems Engineer's salary.
  • Security Clearance: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Security Clearance
$79,850
6%
Leadership
$77,590
3%
Problem Solving
$76,837
2%
Avionics
$76,084
1%
Aircraft Maintenance
$76,084
1%
Aviation
$76,084
1%
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How Education impacts an Avionics Systems Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Avionics Systems Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Avionics Systems Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $67,738 and $73,124).

Avionics Systems Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Avionics Systems Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 44.9%
Associates 29.5%
Bachelors 19.9%
Masters 3.2%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Avionics Systems Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Avionics Systems 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Avionics Systems Engineer

Salaries for an Avionics Systems Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $55,624 in 2023 to around $56,365 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Avionics Systems Engineer salary trends, .

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