Lakeland, FL
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Lakeland
2 listed programs in Lakeland, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $63,610Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $37,280Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,020Median pay (metro)
- $86,820Top 10% earn over
2 listed programs in Lakeland · 34 in Florida. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Lakeland
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traviss Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $970 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Traviss Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $970 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay near Lakeland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $37,280 | $47,140 | $61,020 | $76,880 | $86,820 | $63,610 | 110 |
| 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.