SOC 53-2022 · May 2025 · United States
Airfield Operations Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Airfield Operations Specialists across the United States is $56,850 per year, measured over 15,190 jobs. The highest state median is in Kentucky, at $123,290.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Airfield Operations Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 330.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Kentucky pays $123,290 and West Virginia pays $28,670.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $123,290 | 290 | |
| 2 | Washington | $84,050 | 150 | |
| 3 | Alabama | $78,590 | — | |
| 4 | Arizona | $77,570 | 160 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $77,500 | 70 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $75,130 | 50 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $72,250 | 280 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $71,510 | 160 | |
| 9 | New Mexico | $69,090 | 50 | |
| 10 | Georgia | $66,790 | 340 |
States with the most Airfield Operations Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 2,320 | $57,650 | |
| 2 | New York | 2,190 | $42,000 | |
| 3 | California | 1,660 | $62,600 | |
| 4 | Texas | 1,310 | $60,910 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 610 | $45,820 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 440 | $61,780 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 380 | $56,020 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 360 | $57,140 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 350 | $37,730 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 340 | $66,790 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $88,420 | 130 |
| 2 | San Jose | $86,880 | 50 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $85,680 | 240 |
| 4 | Seattle | $84,050 | 140 |
| 5 | Philadelphia | $81,950 | 120 |
| 6 | Denver | $81,740 | 40 |
| 7 | Portland | $81,350 | 30 |
| 8 | Atlanta | $78,920 | 240 |
| 9 | Cincinnati | $76,100 | 140 |
| 10 | Detroit | $69,560 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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