Philadelphia, PA
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Philadelphia
2 listed programs in Philadelphia, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $92,290Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $49,710Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $84,100Median pay (metro)
- $136,510Top 10% earn over
2 listed programs in Philadelphia · 5 in Pennsylvania. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Philadelphia
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 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 | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay near Philadelphia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,710 | $71,810 | $84,100 | $105,330 | $136,510 | $92,290 | 1,280 |
| 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 |
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.