Aircraft Mechanic programs in West Virginia
3 listed aircraft mechanic programs in West Virginia, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $53,580Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $35,220Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $45,470Median pay (state)
- $78,710Top 10% earn over
590 jobs in West Virginia · 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 West Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $35,220 | $35,370 | $45,470 | $70,950 | $78,710 | $53,580 | 590 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $61,060 | $76,550 | $93,910 | $103,480 | $131,070 | $92,900 | 1,440 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $59,160 | $71,820 | $83,820 | $88,900 | $93,470 | $79,330 | 80 |
| Charleston, WV | $34,000 | $43,270 | $61,650 | $77,280 | $86,040 | $61,880 | 40 |
Programs
Listed programs in West Virginia
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in West Virginia. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierpont Community and Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fairmont, WV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $5,762–$13,660 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Fairmont, WV | Associate degree | 31 | $5,762–$13,660 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Fairmont, WV | Certificate (1-2 years) | 22 | $5,762–$13,660 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.