Washington
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Washington
29 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Washington, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $94,040Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $58,450Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $98,980Median pay (state)
- $117,740Top 10% earn over
4,480 jobs in Washington · 29 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 Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $58,450 | $75,280 | $98,980 | $107,370 | $117,740 | $94,040 | 4,480 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,520 | $80,280 | $103,900 | $107,370 | $119,040 | $96,290 | 3,950 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,330 | $77,130 | $83,760 | $106,020 | $135,930 | $92,830 | 610 |
| Bellingham, WA | $48,800 | $56,080 | $78,420 | $80,910 | $119,600 | $76,920 | 30 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $46,610 | $63,380 | $75,280 | $82,280 | $94,180 | $75,100 | 100 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $47,790 | $48,030 | $67,440 | $78,610 | $93,970 | $67,950 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in Washington
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Washington. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Moses Lake, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Big Bend Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Moses Lake, WA | Associate degree | 0 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Big Bend Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Moses Lake, WA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Big Bend Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Moses Lake, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 39 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Big Bend Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Moses Lake, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Big Bend Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Moses Lake, WA | Associate degree | 4 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Big Bend Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Moses Lake, WA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 1 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Big Bend Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Moses Lake, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 30 | $5,221–$5,806 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Clover Park Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lakewood, WA | Associate degree | 26 | $5,887 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Clover Park Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lakewood, WA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $5,887 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Clover Park Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lakewood, WA | Associate degree | 0 | $5,887 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Clover Park Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Lakewood, WA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 15 | $5,887 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Edmonds College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lynnwood, WA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 31 | $4,953–$11,225 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Edmonds College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lynnwood, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 94 | $4,953–$11,225 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Everett Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Everett, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $4,935–$11,283 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Everett Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Everett, WA | Associate degree | 10 | $4,935–$11,283 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Kirkland, WA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $10,701–$14,629 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Renton Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Renton, WA | Associate degree | 2 | $6,015–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Renton Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Renton, WA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $6,015–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Renton Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Renton, WA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $6,015–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Renton Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Renton, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,015–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| South Seattle College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Seattle, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 47 | $4,935–$5,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| South Seattle College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Seattle, WA | Associate degree | 31 | $4,935–$5,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| South Seattle College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Seattle, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $4,935–$5,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| South Seattle College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Seattle, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $4,935–$5,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| South Seattle College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Seattle, WA | Associate degree | 0 | $4,935–$5,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
| Spokane Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Spokane, WA | Associate degree | 12 | $5,625–$7,073 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Spokane Community College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Spokane, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 41 | $5,625–$7,073 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Spokane Community College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Spokane, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 21 | $5,625–$7,073 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.