Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician's pay go, state by state?
A Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician's pay leaves the most room in Nevada — about $6,183/mo take-home against $1,478/mo typical rent — and the least in New Mexico.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $6,183/mo | $1,478/mo | 24% |
| Alabama | $5,552/mo | $967/mo | 17% |
| Maryland | $6,078/mo | $1,683/mo | 28% |
| Tennessee | $5,395/mo | $1,111/mo | 21% |
| Minnesota | $5,303/mo | $1,230/mo | 23% |
| Mississippi | $4,922/mo | $933/mo | 19% |
| Delaware | $5,296/mo | $1,321/mo | 25% |
| Kansas | $4,961/mo | $1,025/mo | 21% |
| New York | $5,526/mo | $1,621/mo | 29% |
| Maine | $4,982/mo | $1,104/mo | 22% |
| Alaska | $5,218/mo | $1,361/mo | 26% |
| Ohio | $4,821/mo | $986/mo | 20% |
| New Jersey | $5,393/mo | $1,656/mo | 31% |
| Texas | $5,047/mo | $1,328/mo | 26% |
| Washington | $5,354/mo | $1,641/mo | 31% |
| Kentucky | $4,597/mo | $918/mo | 20% |
| Massachusetts | $5,357/mo | $1,716/mo | 32% |
| Rhode Island | $4,915/mo | $1,289/mo | 26% |
| Oregon | $5,022/mo | $1,431/mo | 28% |
| Georgia | $4,895/mo | $1,320/mo | 27% |
| South Dakota | $4,484/mo | $910/mo | 20% |
| Virginia | $5,116/mo | $1,547/mo | 30% |
| Wyoming | $4,514/mo | $979/mo | 22% |
| Illinois | $4,768/mo | $1,246/mo | 26% |
| Vermont | $4,655/mo | $1,207/mo | 26% |
| Connecticut | $4,926/mo | $1,483/mo | 30% |
| Oklahoma | $4,382/mo | $970/mo | 22% |
| Missouri | $4,391/mo | $997/mo | 23% |
| Louisiana | $4,408/mo | $1,028/mo | 23% |
| North Dakota | $4,217/mo | $911/mo | 22% |
| Colorado | $4,922/mo | $1,659/mo | 34% |
| California | $5,218/mo | $1,969/mo | 38% |
| Iowa | $4,164/mo | $932/mo | 22% |
| West Virginia | $4,042/mo | $848/mo | 21% |
| Hawaii | $5,088/mo | $1,927/mo | 38% |
| Arizona | $4,560/mo | $1,419/mo | 31% |
| North Carolina | $4,217/mo | $1,147/mo | 27% |
| New Hampshire | $4,458/mo | $1,424/mo | 32% |
| Montana | $4,040/mo | $1,031/mo | 26% |
| Nebraska | $4,014/mo | $1,017/mo | 25% |
| Pennsylvania | $4,154/mo | $1,176/mo | 28% |
| Idaho | $4,122/mo | $1,163/mo | 28% |
| Michigan | $4,022/mo | $1,072/mo | 27% |
| Indiana | $3,966/mo | $1,022/mo | 26% |
| South Carolina | $3,984/mo | $1,131/mo | 28% |
| Arkansas | $3,703/mo | $903/mo | 24% |
| Utah | $4,141/mo | $1,396/mo | 34% |
| Florida | $4,182/mo | $1,542/mo | 37% |
| Wisconsin | $3,671/mo | $1,033/mo | 28% |
| New Mexico | $3,097/mo | $1,034/mo | 33% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.