Louisiana
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Louisiana
12 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Louisiana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $80,420Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,840Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $79,780Median pay (state)
- $107,830Top 10% earn over
1,150 jobs in Louisiana · 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 Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $47,840 | $65,190 | $79,780 | $91,020 | $107,830 | $80,420 | 1,150 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | $60,310 | $77,420 | $87,630 | $107,830 | $109,770 | $92,170 | 240 |
| Hammond, LA | $56,160 | $77,790 | $87,170 | $94,790 | $98,380 | $83,220 | 40 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $49,740 | $64,020 | $82,160 | $89,840 | $99,070 | $79,930 | 240 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $53,180 | $66,260 | $80,820 | $88,220 | $88,230 | $77,910 | 80 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,660 | $50,890 | $77,870 | $83,370 | $100,930 | $72,890 | 100 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $47,960 | $77,460 | $77,480 | $97,760 | $98,820 | $81,600 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $58,460 | $71,720 | $77,270 | $83,700 | $102,830 | $78,100 | 140 |
Programs
Listed programs in Louisiana
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Louisiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Baton Rouge, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $4,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Baton Rouge Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Baton Rouge, LA | Associate degree | 9 | $4,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Baton Rouge Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Baton Rouge, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $4,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Schriever, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Schriever, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| South Louisiana Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lafayette, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| South Louisiana Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lafayette, LA | Associate degree | 4 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| South Louisiana Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lafayette, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Southern University at Shreveport Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Shreveport, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $4,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lake Charles, LA | Associate degree | 6 | $4,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lake Charles, LA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 8 | $4,305 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.