Airfield Operations Specialists Salary
The median airfield operations specialists salary in the United States is $56,850 per year ($27.33/hour). Salaries range from $35,870 at the entry level to $102,120+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 15,190 airfield operations specialists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$56,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.33
per hour
Employment
15,190
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,870
25th percentile
$42,000
Median
$56,850
75th percentile
$77,340
90th percentile
$102,120
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Airfield Operations Specialists Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$29K$123K■ No data
Top Paying States
Kentucky
$123K
+117%
Washington
$84K
+48%
Alabama
$79K
+38%
Arizona
$78K
+36%
Colorado
$78K
+36%
Oregon
$75K
+32%
Virginia
$72K
+27%
Alaska
$72K
+26%
New Mexico
$69K
+22%
Georgia
$67K
+17%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $123,290 | +116.9% |
| Washington | $84,050 | +47.8% |
| Alabama | $78,590 | +38.2% |
| Arizona | $77,570 | +36.4% |
| Colorado | $77,500 | +36.3% |
| Oregon | $75,130 | +32.2% |
| Virginia | $72,250 | +27.1% |
| Alaska | $71,510 | +25.8% |
| New Mexico | $69,090 | +21.5% |
| Georgia | $66,790 | +17.5% |
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Airfield Operations Specialists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $88,420 | +55.5% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $86,880 | +52.8% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $85,680 | +50.7% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $84,050 | +47.8% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $81,950 | +44.2% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $81,740 | +43.8% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $81,350 | +43.1% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $78,920 | +38.8% |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $76,100 | +33.9% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $69,560 | +22.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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