Difference From U.S. Median
+$700
Median Hourly Wage
$38.74
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
2,840
Median Pay Rank Among States
21st of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Ohio out-earns every neighboring state with a published BLS median: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia all report lower aircraft mechanic pay. The aircraft mechanic salary in Ohio lands at $80,570 a year, or $38.74 an hour, edging past the $79,870 national median.
That regional edge comes with more places to train, too: Ohio counts 11 FAA Part 147 schools, more than any of its five bordering states. Statewide pay still spans a wide band, from $51,490 to $132,850 a year on the BLS survey, depending mostly on metro and employer.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Ohio by Percentile
| Percentile | Ohio | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,490 | $48,780 | +$2,710 |
| 25th percentile | $66,140 | $62,630 | +$3,510 |
| Median (50th) | $80,570 | $79,870 | +$700 |
| 75th percentile | $97,540 | $99,130 | -$1,590 |
| 90th percentile | $132,850 | $128,890 | +$3,960 |
| Mean (average) | $86,880 | $84,740 | +$2,140 |
Rank among states: 21st of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Ohio by Metro Area
| Hourly Median | Location Quotient | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 1,370 | $85,410 | $41.06 | 1.40 |
| Columbus | 870 | $74,210 | $35.68 | 0.89 |
| Cleveland | 410 | $80,570 | $38.74 | 0.45 |
| Dayton | 200 | $77,580 | $37.30 | 0.62 |
| Toledo | 110 | $79,830 | $38.38 | 0.42 |
| Akron | 100 | $75,800 | $36.44 | 0.36 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Ohio
| Occupation | Employed | Ohio Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 2,840 | $80,570 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 160 | $60,080 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 430 | $77,010 | $92,100 |
| Aerospace engineering and operations technicians | 900 | $79,310 | $82,890 |
Ohio Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 3,420 | 3,610 | +5.4% | 280 |
Ohio Widens the Gap With West Virginia
The widest pay gap with any neighbor is West Virginia, where the median of $45,470 trails Ohio's $80,570 by $35,100, the largest such spread among the state's five bordering states. Pennsylvania comes closest to matching Ohio, at $78,000, a $2,570 gap.
Training Costs Return in Under Five Months
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics' Youngstown campus, in Vienna, publishes a $31,200 total program price for students starting after July 1, 2026, covering four semesters and 65 credits. That price equals about 4.6 months of Ohio's median mechanic pay.
Aerospace Manufacturing Runs Through Dayton and Akron
UTC Aerospace Systems operates an aerospace manufacturing site in the Dayton area, while Goodyear's Wingfoot Lake hangar sits in Akron, the metro with the state's lowest published concentration of mechanic jobs among those tracked. Akron and Dayton post medians of $75,800 and $77,580, both below the statewide figure of $80,570.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Ohio vs. Neighboring States
Aviation Maintenance Schools in Ohio
FAA-approved schools in Ohio: 11. Compare Ohio programs
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: national, state, metropolitan area, and industry estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
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