Alaska
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Alaska
5 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Alaska, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $89,990Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $54,530Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $91,150Median pay (state)
- $122,880Top 10% earn over
1,470 jobs in Alaska · 5 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay in Alaska
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $54,530 | $77,620 | $91,150 | $104,810 | $122,880 | $89,990 | 1,470 |
| United States | $48,780 | $62,630 | $79,870 | $99,130 | $128,890 | $84,740 | 138,090 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $54,510 | $76,740 | $94,120 | $104,810 | $120,220 | $89,850 | 1,010 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $47,210 | $67,120 | $81,520 | $98,240 | $105,650 | $82,860 | 130 |
Programs
Listed programs in Alaska
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Alaska. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Anchorage, AK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 37 | $7,966–$22,366 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Anchorage, AK | Associate degree | 6 | $7,966–$22,366 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fairbanks, AK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $8,956–$23,352 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Fairbanks, AK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $8,956–$23,352 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Fairbanks, AK | Associate degree | 2 | $8,956–$23,352 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.