Side-by-side distribution
Mechanic
$65,381
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 37.1%
- Live roles
- 993
Pilot
$97,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 20.7%
- Live roles
- 140
Highest-paying jobs
Aircraft Mechanic
HVAC Chiller Mechanic
District Field Technician (Mechanic) (Pump, Power & HVAC)
Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Mechanic)
Machine Service Technician (Mechanic) 3 - (Field Service)
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (Contract)
A&P Mechanic- All Levels
Diesel & Hydraulic Mechanic
Heavy Duty Mechanic ($5000 Sign On Bonus)
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Shovel and Drill Maintenance
Highest-paying jobs
Pilot in Command (PIC)
Lead Software Engineer, Advanced Pilot Assistant Software (Autonomy/Robotics)
Experimental Test Pilot
Software Engineer, Advanced Pilot Assistant Software (Autonomy/Robotics)
6.4. Pilot Plant Engineering Director
Rotor Wing Pilot - Base Lead
Rotor Wing Pilot
Rotor Wing Relief Pilot
Rotor Wing Pilot
Rotor Wing Pilot
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
EquipmentShare
|
$63,960 | 67 |
| LO Lookers | $55,792 | 52 |
Carvana
|
$52,520 | 44 |
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
|
$74,880 | 32 |
Premiertruck
|
$10,000 | 20 |
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions
|
$72,800 | 19 |
| CH Charles Hurst | $50,431 | 11 |
Whizz
|
$37,440 | 11 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Life Link III
|
$134,046 | 5 |
Neros Technologies
|
$97,000 | 3 |
|
Beacon AI
|
$196,250 | 2 |
Reliable Robotics Corporation
|
$113,750 | 2 |
Panthalassa
|
$88,920 | 2 |
Mariana Minerals
|
$80,600 | 2 |
Figure
|
$62,400 | 2 |
Fuku
|
$6,000 | 2 |
Mechanic salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $83,200 | 3 |
| Chicago | $79,040 | 6 |
| New York | $62,400 | 22 |
| Denver | $57,200 | 4 |
| London | $42,961 | 3 |
Mechanic vs Pilot: which pays more?
The median for Mechanic is $65,381 per year (typically $52,000–$76,960), versus $97,000 for Pilot ($67,095–$134,046). That puts Pilot about 48% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Mechanic and Pilot are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.