Columbus, OH
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Columbus
2 listed programs in Columbus, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $91,590Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $55,480Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $74,210Median pay (metro)
- $162,310Top 10% earn over
2 listed programs in Columbus · 9 in Ohio. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Columbus, OH, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Columbus
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus State Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 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 | 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 |
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay near Columbus
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $55,480 | $68,870 | $74,210 | $103,640 | $162,310 | $91,590 | 870 |
| 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 |
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.