Colorado
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Colorado
4 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Colorado, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $90,620Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $60,960Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $82,080Median pay (state)
- $130,160Top 10% earn over
2,690 jobs in Colorado · 4 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 Colorado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $60,960 | $75,270 | $82,080 | $103,300 | $130,160 | $90,620 | 2,690 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $45,580 | $64,280 | $88,770 | $104,740 | $106,820 | $84,410 | 40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $64,750 | $77,880 | $86,830 | $128,890 | $133,520 | $96,090 | 1,740 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $46,560 | $62,770 | $83,260 | $104,480 | $132,710 | $90,280 | 30 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $62,010 | $76,150 | $79,810 | $98,450 | $131,750 | $85,590 | 400 |
| Greeley, CO | $45,690 | $54,800 | $74,570 | $74,940 | $102,350 | $71,750 | 70 |
Programs
Listed programs in Colorado
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Colorado. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Northwestern Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Rangely, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $4,747–$7,551 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Rangely, CO | Associate degree | 3 | $4,747–$7,551 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Rangely, CO | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $4,747–$7,551 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Broomfield, CO | Associate degree | 125 | $17,826 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
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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.