Ohio
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Ohio
9 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Ohio, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $86,880Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $51,490Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $80,570Median pay (state)
- $132,850Top 10% earn over
2,840 jobs in Ohio · 9 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 Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $51,490 | $66,140 | $80,570 | $97,540 | $132,850 | $86,880 | 2,840 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $50,650 | $67,920 | $85,410 | $97,560 | $132,000 | $89,580 | 1,370 |
| Cleveland, OH | $48,780 | $66,340 | $80,570 | $130,380 | $143,400 | $92,440 | 410 |
| Toledo, OH | $51,490 | $63,370 | $79,830 | $85,990 | $92,560 | $75,680 | 110 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $59,410 | $63,570 | $77,580 | $82,260 | $97,170 | $75,820 | 200 |
| Akron, OH | $47,310 | $65,320 | $75,800 | $96,560 | $128,480 | $82,830 | 100 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $63,790 | $72,840 | $75,770 | $81,680 | $86,690 | $75,570 | 70 |
| Columbus, OH | $55,480 | $68,870 | $74,210 | $103,640 | $162,310 | $91,590 | 870 |
Programs
Listed programs in Ohio
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Ohio. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus State Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Columbus, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 30 | $5,788–$11,838 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Columbus State Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Columbus, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $5,788–$11,838 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Sinclair Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Dayton, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $3,675–$8,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Sinclair Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Dayton, OH | Associate degree | 13 | $3,675–$8,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Sinclair Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Dayton, OH | Associate degree | 5 | $3,675–$8,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Sinclair Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Dayton, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 17 | $3,675–$8,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Southern State Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Hillsboro, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $6,062–$11,118 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Southern State Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Hillsboro, OH | Associate degree | 7 | $6,062–$11,118 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Southern State Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Hillsboro, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $6,062–$11,118 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.