Aircraft Mechanic programs in Pennsylvania
5 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Pennsylvania, plus BLS pay data for the state and 6 metro areas.
- $86,080Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $48,560Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $78,000Median pay (state)
- $136,510Top 10% earn over
2,080 jobs in Pennsylvania · 5 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 Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $48,560 | $64,890 | $78,000 | $101,260 | $136,510 | $86,080 | 2,080 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,710 | $71,810 | $84,100 | $105,330 | $136,510 | $92,290 | 1,280 |
| Johnstown, PA | $52,210 | $68,240 | $76,420 | $82,740 | $90,440 | $77,210 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $49,210 | $62,410 | $74,770 | $81,630 | $108,630 | $80,760 | 130 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,890 | $64,150 | $73,130 | $92,080 | $148,530 | $84,260 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,320 | $63,630 | $72,090 | $90,750 | $124,010 | $77,020 | 510 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $47,430 | $62,250 | $69,430 | $99,840 | $124,920 | $79,390 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in Pennsylvania
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Pennsylvania. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Philadelphia, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 78 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Philadelphia, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Williamsport, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $18,690–$26,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Williamsport, PA | Associate degree | 15 | $18,690–$26,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Williamsport, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $18,690–$26,640 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.