Portland, OR
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Portland
4 listed programs in Portland, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $92,830Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $59,330Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $83,760Median pay (metro)
- $135,930Top 10% earn over
4 listed programs in Portland · 9 in Oregon. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Portland
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Portland Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Associate degree | 15 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Portland Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate (2-4 years) | 21 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Portland Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay near Portland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,330 | $77,130 | $83,760 | $106,020 | $135,930 | $92,830 | 610 |
| Oregon | $59,330 | $66,530 | $82,850 | $97,740 | $135,770 | $86,840 | 1,080 |
| 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.