Career Paths From Avionics Technicians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansLateral Move92.4% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$79,870
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentLateral Move90.2% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 10% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$74,090
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentLateral Move93.8% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% higher.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$84,890
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCareer Change92.3% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 5% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$78,190
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Ship EngineersCareer Change89.8% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Ship Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Ship Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 33% higher.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$109,530
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersCareer Change93.6% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 34% higher.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$109,910
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersLateral Move90.7% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 32% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$56,210
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Medical Equipment RepairersLateral Move90.7% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Medical Equipment Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Medical Equipment Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$61,660
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsLateral Move90.5% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 38% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$50,620
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Motorcycle MechanicsLateral Move90.8% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Motorcycle Mechanics share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Motorcycle Mechanics sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 41% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$48,580
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersLateral Move92.5% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$63,890
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Commercial DiversLateral Move89.6% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Commercial Divers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Commercial Divers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$72,990
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersLateral Move91.3% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 36% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$52,600
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Signal and Track Switch RepairersLateral Move90.1% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Signal and Track Switch Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Signal and Track Switch Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% higher.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$92,460
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesLateral Move90.5% skill match
Avionics Technicians and Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 41% lower.
Current median salary
$82,280
Target median salary
$48,420
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.