Aircraft Mechanic pay in Indiana
What aircraft mechanics earn in Indiana: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 6 listed training programs.
- $66,000Average pay (state)
- $36,980Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $63,400Median pay (state)
- $90,060Top 10% earn over
1,500 jobs in Indiana · 6 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay in Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $36,980 | $50,810 | $63,400 | $77,670 | $90,060 | $66,000 | 1,500 |
| 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 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,650 | $67,920 | $85,410 | $97,560 | $132,000 | $89,580 | 1,370 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $37,610 | $55,820 | $76,800 | $97,990 | $158,690 | $83,370 | 470 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $46,630 | $59,200 | $71,070 | $76,690 | $82,580 | $68,160 | 90 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $36,980 | $50,810 | $63,280 | $77,670 | $90,060 | $66,130 | 840 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $38,010 | $49,030 | $61,620 | $64,990 | $76,270 | $63,160 | 40 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $30,740 | $35,720 | $60,680 | $66,210 | $74,610 | $54,280 | 130 |
Programs
Listed programs in Indiana
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Indiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Associate degree | 67 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 48 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Associate degree | 4 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Vincennes University Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Vincennes, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $7,126–$16,858 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Vincennes University Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Vincennes, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $7,126–$16,858 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Vincennes University Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Vincennes, IN | Associate degree | 40 | $7,126–$16,858 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.