Michigan
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Michigan
12 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Michigan, plus BLS pay data for the state and 6 metro areas.
- $76,090Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $48,180Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $74,900Median pay (state)
- $118,100Top 10% earn over
3,380 jobs in Michigan · 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 Michigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $48,180 | $59,990 | $74,900 | $82,230 | $118,100 | $76,090 | 3,380 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $56,950 | $61,950 | $75,940 | $99,310 | $133,850 | $82,720 | 1,550 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $48,800 | $58,750 | $75,550 | $80,260 | $123,270 | $77,290 | 110 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $48,220 | $56,210 | $72,630 | $83,390 | $99,040 | $73,400 | 140 |
| Flint, MI | $45,350 | $58,440 | $67,790 | $78,070 | $98,490 | $69,200 | 50 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $48,180 | $62,140 | $62,140 | $75,640 | $100,490 | $70,260 | 550 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $30,740 | $35,720 | $60,680 | $66,210 | $74,610 | $54,280 | 130 |
Programs
Listed programs in Michigan
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Michigan. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews University Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Berrien Springs, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $36,454 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lansing Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lansing, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 42 | $4,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lansing Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lansing, MI | Associate degree | 10 | $4,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lansing Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lansing, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Lansing Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lansing, MI | Associate degree | 11 | $4,100–$11,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Montcalm Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Sidney, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $3,984–$10,296 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Northern Michigan University Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Marquette, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $15,012–$20,508 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Northern Michigan University Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Marquette, MI | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $15,012–$20,508 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| School of Missionary Aviation Technology Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Ionia, MI | Certificate (2-4 years) | 29 | $32,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Siena Heights University Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Adrian, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $31,814 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Canton Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Canton, MI | Associate degree | 28 | $18,081 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Canton Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Canton, MI | Certificate (2-4 years) | 242 | $18,081 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
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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.