Minnesota
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Minnesota
8 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Minnesota, plus BLS pay data for the state and 6 metro areas.
- $90,160Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $52,100Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $81,980Median pay (state)
- $133,020Top 10% earn over
2,390 jobs in Minnesota · 8 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 Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $52,100 | $63,530 | $81,980 | $131,840 | $133,020 | $90,160 | 2,390 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,100 | $64,380 | $90,050 | $133,020 | $133,020 | $93,820 | 2,110 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $69,430 | $72,220 | $78,150 | $84,410 | $87,530 | $76,280 | 30 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $62,440 | $66,230 | $77,740 | $85,740 | $97,950 | $76,730 | 70 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $51,160 | $63,900 | $74,150 | $83,130 | $97,670 | $75,480 | 80 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $47,690 | $48,950 | $71,780 | $80,390 | $83,320 | $67,630 | 60 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $47,960 | $57,960 | $71,060 | $77,320 | $93,200 | $68,880 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in Minnesota
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Minnesota. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Duluth, MN | Associate degree | 8 | $5,931 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Lake Superior College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Duluth, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 12 | $5,931 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Minneapolis, MN | Associate degree | 13 | $6,396 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Minneapolis, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 16 | $6,396 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Minneapolis, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,396 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Minneapolis, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,396 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Northland Community and Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Thief River Falls, MN | Associate degree | 9 | $6,589 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Northland Community and Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Thief River Falls, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 5 | $6,589 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.