Dayton, OH
Aircraft Mechanic pay in Dayton
4 listed programs in Dayton, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $75,820Average pay (metro)
- $59,410Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $77,580Median pay (metro)
- $97,170Top 10% earn over
4 listed programs in Dayton · 9 in Ohio. Pay: Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Programs
Listed programs in Dayton
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay near Dayton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $59,410 | $63,570 | $77,580 | $82,260 | $97,170 | $75,820 | 200 |
| 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.