How Much Money Does A Helicopter Mechanic Make

Helicopter Mechanic Salary

How much does an Helicopter Mechanic make?

The average Helicopter Mechanic in the US makes $181,046. Helicopter Mechanics make the most in San Francisco at $270,242, averaging total compensation 49% greater than the US average.

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49% San Francisco
13% Boston
13% Dallas
5% Seattle
6% Phoenix
15% Salt Lake City

The average helicopter-mechanic in the US makes $181,046

Salary Ranges for Helicopter Mechanics

The salaries of Helicopter Mechanics in the US range from $34,770 to $799,082 , with a median salary of $168,138 . The middle 57% of Helicopter Mechanics makes between $168,138 and $377,970, with the top 86% making $799,082.

How much tax will you have to pay as an Helicopter Mechanic

For an individual filer in this tax bracket, you would have an estimated average federal tax in 2018 of 32%. After a federal tax rate of 32% has been taken out, Helicopter Mechanics could expect to have a take-home pay of $141,422/year, with each paycheck equaling approximately $5,893^*.

* assuming bi-monthly pay period. Taxes estimated using tax rates for a single filer using 2018 federal and state tax tables. Metro-specific taxes are not considered in calculations. This data is intended to be an estimate, not prescriptive financial or tax advice.

Quality of Life for Helicopter Mechanic

With a take-home pay of roughly $11,785/month, and the median 2BR apartment rental price of $2,506/mo^**, an Helicopter Mechanic would pay 21.26% of their monthly take-home salary towards rent.

** This rental cost was derived according to an online report at Apartment List
*** Average cost of living was acquired from Numbeo's Cost of Living Index

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