Illinois
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Illinois
12 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Illinois, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $88,650Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $46,460Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $81,680Median pay (state)
- $130,950Top 10% earn over
3,370 jobs in Illinois · 12 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 Illinois
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $46,460 | $57,720 | $81,680 | $126,500 | $130,950 | $88,650 | 3,370 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $50,060 | $75,500 | $100,610 | $130,950 | $130,950 | $101,600 | 2,090 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,980 | $62,500 | $77,600 | $86,780 | $106,890 | $75,620 | 890 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,870 | $66,920 | $68,450 | $77,580 | $82,950 | $71,010 | 50 |
| Springfield, IL | $45,820 | $45,820 | $60,860 | $81,120 | $90,170 | $67,380 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $38,570 | $43,620 | $54,690 | $73,980 | $83,870 | $59,760 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in Illinois
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Illinois. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Chicago, IL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 82 | $16,657 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lewis University Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Romeoville, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $40,700 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lewis University Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Romeoville, IL | Associate degree | 4 | $40,700 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Springfield, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $3,828–$10,716 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Springfield, IL | Associate degree | 4 | $3,828–$10,716 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Springfield, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $3,828–$10,716 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Rock Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Rockford, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 85 | $4,324–$7,414 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Rock Valley College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Rockford, IL | Associate degree | 46 | $4,324–$7,414 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Rock Valley College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Rockford, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 41 | $4,324–$7,414 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Southwestern Illinois College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Belleville, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 25 | $4,590–$7,320 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Southwestern Illinois College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Belleville, IL | Associate degree | 38 | $4,590–$7,320 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Southwestern Illinois College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Belleville, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 28 | $4,590–$7,320 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.