Kentucky
Aircraft Mechanic pay in Kentucky
What aircraft mechanics earn in Kentucky: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 5 metro areas, plus job counts and 19 listed training programs.
- $81,330Average pay (state)
- $45,210Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $67,920Median pay (state)
- $156,910Top 10% earn over
1,680 jobs in Kentucky · 19 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay in Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $45,210 | $61,420 | $67,920 | $94,920 | $156,910 | $81,330 | 1,680 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $45,850 | $79,330 | $85,700 | $92,410 | $99,550 | $82,100 | 60 |
| 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 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $48,480 | $64,290 | $64,290 | $64,290 | $64,290 | $64,530 | 270 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $45,860 | $47,170 | $60,710 | $74,790 | $92,810 | $63,720 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in Kentucky
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Kentucky. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Louisville, KY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 121 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Louisville, KY | Associate degree | 43 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Louisville, KY | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Louisville, KY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 168 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Madisonville Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Madisonville, KY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Madisonville Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Madisonville, KY | Associate degree | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Madisonville Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Madisonville, KY | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Madisonville Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Madisonville, KY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Maysville, KY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Maysville, KY | Associate degree | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Maysville, KY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Somerset Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Somerset, KY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 56 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Somerset Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Somerset, KY | Associate degree | 17 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Somerset Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Somerset, KY | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Somerset Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Somerset, KY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 78 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Paducah, KY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Paducah, KY | Associate degree | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Paducah, KY | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Paducah, KY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,872–$6,672 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.