New Mexico
Aircraft Mechanic programs in New Mexico
8 listed aircraft mechanic programs in New Mexico, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $81,630Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $49,690Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $84,440Median pay (state)
- $99,020Top 10% earn over
860 jobs in New Mexico · 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 New Mexico
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $49,690 | $73,390 | $84,440 | $96,740 | $99,020 | $81,630 | 860 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $49,050 | $67,280 | $78,730 | $93,540 | $101,300 | $78,790 | 390 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $46,000 | $61,550 | $77,650 | $84,330 | $96,880 | $72,270 | 70 |
Programs
Listed programs in New Mexico
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in New Mexico. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Associate degree | 4 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Central New Mexico Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Albuquerque, NM | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $2,136–$9,000 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Roswell, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $2,256–$5,616 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Roswell, NM | Associate degree | 23 | $2,256–$5,616 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Roswell, NM | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $2,256–$5,616 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Roswell, NM | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $2,256–$5,616 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.