Delaware
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Delaware
4 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Delaware, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $88,450Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $63,280Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $83,550Median pay (state)
- $116,370Top 10% earn over
240 jobs in Delaware · 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 Delaware
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $63,280 | $74,610 | $83,550 | $99,900 | $116,370 | $88,450 | 240 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,710 | $71,810 | $84,100 | $105,330 | $136,510 | $92,290 | 1,280 |
| Dover, DE | $70,840 | $73,380 | $80,390 | $84,760 | $94,970 | $79,650 | 80 |
Programs
Listed programs in Delaware
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Delaware. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Dover, DE | Associate degree | 5 | $5,445–$12,308 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Dover, DE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,445–$12,308 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Dover, DE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 13 | $5,445–$12,308 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Polytech Adult Education Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Woodside, DE | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 66 | $1,545 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | 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.