South Carolina
Aircraft Mechanic programs in South Carolina
3 listed aircraft mechanic programs in South Carolina, plus BLS pay data for the state and 8 metro areas.
- $70,460Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $45,230Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $75,160Median pay (state)
- $84,600Top 10% earn over
1,660 jobs in South Carolina · 3 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 South Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $45,230 | $59,360 | $75,160 | $81,980 | $84,600 | $70,460 | 1,660 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $65,820 | $74,240 | $81,690 | $82,820 | $93,160 | $78,560 | 380 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $47,070 | $60,750 | $81,450 | $82,150 | $82,150 | $72,580 | 510 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $51,650 | $62,720 | $78,580 | $107,250 | $128,920 | $85,630 | 1,310 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $60,790 | $66,080 | $76,780 | $83,160 | $84,010 | $73,930 | 60 |
| Columbia, SC | $44,390 | $57,780 | $73,110 | $79,600 | $80,600 | $67,110 | 260 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $43,700 | $45,160 | $59,360 | $71,590 | $71,720 | $57,790 | 210 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $35,830 | $46,990 | $57,840 | $65,250 | $75,070 | $57,150 | 80 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $50,050 | $50,050 | $50,050 | $75,160 | $81,530 | $61,460 | 120 |
Programs
Listed programs in South Carolina
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in South Carolina. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Charleston, SC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 35 | $4,836–$9,108 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Trident Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Charleston, SC | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $4,836–$9,108 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Trident Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Charleston, SC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $4,836–$9,108 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.