New York
Aircraft Mechanic pay in New York
What aircraft mechanics earn in New York: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 6 metro areas, plus job counts and 7 listed training programs.
- $137,860Average pay (state)
- $63,380Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $102,800Median pay (state)
- $240,310Top 10% earn over
4,300 jobs in New York · 7 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay in New York
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 York | $63,380 | $78,380 | $102,800 | $240,310 | $240,310 | $137,860 | 4,300 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,330 | $82,670 | $127,140 | $240,310 | $240,310 | $138,480 | 5,110 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $61,220 | $73,330 | $87,280 | $102,290 | $166,140 | $94,960 | 120 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $57,270 | $71,640 | $80,040 | $86,940 | $99,990 | $78,830 | 80 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,650 | $65,370 | $79,200 | $82,340 | $98,200 | $78,940 | 90 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,880 | $61,670 | $75,360 | $86,260 | $104,600 | $78,870 | 50 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $49,190 | $63,250 | $72,490 | $76,730 | $90,860 | $70,030 | 120 |
Programs
Listed programs in New York
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in New York. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Poughkeepsie, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 26 | $5,920–$11,170 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Dutchess Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Poughkeepsie, NY | Associate degree | 9 | $5,920–$11,170 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Utica, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 32 | $6,324–$9,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Utica, NY | Associate degree | 5 | $6,324–$9,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Flushing, NY | Associate degree | 166 | $30,822 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Flushing, NY | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $30,822 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Western Suffolk BOCES Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Northport, NY | Certificate (2-4 years) | 19 | $37,025 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | 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.