Memphis, TN
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Memphis
2 listed programs in Memphis, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $107,660Average pay (metro, all experience levels)
- $52,900Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $92,180Median pay (metro)
- $169,740Top 10% earn over
2 listed programs in Memphis · 10 in Tennessee. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Pay: Memphis, TN-MS-AR, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Programs
Listed programs in Memphis
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $7,336 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate (2-4 years) | 49 | $7,336 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay near Memphis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $52,900 | $80,760 | $92,180 | $166,800 | $169,740 | $107,660 | 2,140 |
| Tennessee | $52,900 | $60,420 | $81,040 | $95,140 | $167,410 | $90,060 | 4,670 |
| 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.