Clearwater, FL
Aircraft Mechanic pay in Clearwater
2 listed programs in Clearwater, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $74,000Average pay (metro)
- $27,110Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $71,510Median pay (metro)
- $127,520Top 10% earn over
2 listed programs in Clearwater · 34 in Florida. Pay: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Programs
Listed programs in Clearwater
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate (2-4 years) | 236 | $41,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Certificate (2-4 years) | 123 | $41,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay near Clearwater
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $27,110 | $48,780 | $71,510 | $95,800 | $127,520 | $74,000 | 1,050 |
| Florida | $45,500 | $59,660 | $76,940 | $97,430 | $130,190 | $79,880 | 14,850 |
| United States | $48,780 | $62,630 | $79,870 | $99,130 | $128,890 | $84,740 | 138,090 |
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.