Texas
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Texas
36 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Texas, plus BLS pay data for the state and 15 metro areas.
- $85,480Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $48,600Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $84,440Median pay (state)
- $122,180Top 10% earn over
16,850 jobs in Texas · 36 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 Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $48,600 | $69,130 | $84,440 | $99,490 | $122,180 | $85,480 | 16,850 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $52,130 | $75,680 | $94,920 | $103,370 | $123,180 | $90,470 | 8,000 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,140 | $72,510 | $85,400 | $127,040 | $131,090 | $91,640 | 2,710 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,530 | $63,840 | $84,440 | $97,940 | $108,570 | $83,840 | 560 |
| Waco, TX | $44,720 | $59,780 | $80,580 | $92,970 | $93,020 | $74,660 | 350 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $65,100 | $72,920 | $80,270 | $84,570 | $93,430 | $79,050 | 650 |
| Abilene, TX | $44,760 | $60,750 | $78,810 | $78,860 | $81,510 | $69,330 | 80 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $58,570 | $69,330 | $78,240 | $84,900 | $84,900 | $76,720 | 2,180 |
| San Angelo, TX | $44,050 | $58,080 | $74,490 | $78,970 | $87,680 | $68,220 | 70 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $49,550 | $62,230 | $74,240 | $95,060 | $95,060 | $77,140 | 130 |
| Midland, TX | $39,230 | $49,880 | $73,910 | $85,330 | $95,200 | $70,960 | 50 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $42,880 | $54,410 | $67,270 | $85,530 | $97,090 | $67,910 | 290 |
| Lubbock, TX | $44,870 | $49,920 | $65,980 | $80,150 | $93,440 | $69,140 | 30 |
Programs
Listed programs in Texas
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Texas. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Amarillo, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $2,136–$4,704 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Amarillo College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Amarillo, TX | Associate degree | 7 | $2,136–$4,704 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Amarillo College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Amarillo, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,136–$4,704 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Amarillo College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Amarillo, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $2,136–$4,704 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Irving, TX | Certificate (2-4 years) | 129 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Irving, TX | Certificate (2-4 years) | 19 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Houston, TX | Certificate (2-4 years) | 121 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Del Mar College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Corpus Christi, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $3,440–$6,050 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Del Mar College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Corpus Christi, TX | Associate degree | 9 | $3,440–$6,050 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Del Mar College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Corpus Christi, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $3,440–$6,050 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Del Mar College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Corpus Christi, TX | Associate degree | 5 | $3,440–$6,050 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Hallmark University Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Associate degree | 3 | $44,335 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Hallmark University Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Associate degree | 2 | $44,335 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Midland College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Midland, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $3,180–$6,180 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Midland College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Midland, TX | Associate degree | 4 | $3,180–$6,180 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Midland College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Midland, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,180–$6,180 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Midland College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Midland, TX | Associate degree | 2 | $3,180–$6,180 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Southwest Texas College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Uvalde, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $2,646–$6,294 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Southwest Texas College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Uvalde, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $2,646–$6,294 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| St Philip's College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 39 | $3,412–$9,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| St Philip's College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Associate degree | 21 | $3,412–$9,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| St Philip's College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $3,412–$9,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| St Philip's College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 35 | $3,412–$9,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| St Philip's College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Associate degree | 19 | $3,412–$9,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| St Philip's College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $3,412–$9,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Tarrant County College District Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fort Worth, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 44 | $1,998–$8,505 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tarrant County College District Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fort Worth, TX | Associate degree | 32 | $1,998–$8,505 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tarrant County College District Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fort Worth, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $1,998–$8,505 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Tarrant County College District Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Fort Worth, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 33 | $1,998–$8,505 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Tarrant County College District Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Fort Worth, TX | Associate degree | 28 | $1,998–$8,505 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Texas State Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 56 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Texas State Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Associate degree | 36 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Texas State Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Texas State Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 43 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Texas State Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Associate degree | 38 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Houston, TX | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $50,198 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
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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.