SOC 53-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Airfield Operations Specialists — San Juan
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
Median pay for this occupation in San Juan, PR is $50,180 a year, trailing the national median of $56,850 by 11.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in San Juan, PR is $50,180 a year, trailing the national median of $56,850 by 11.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $50,180 and $66,360. The lowest tenth earn under $36,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $66,360.
Of the 514 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 142nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | −35.1% |
| 25th | $50,180 | −11.7% |
| Median (50th) | $50,180 | −11.7% |
| 75th | $66,360 | +16.7% |
| 90th | $66,360 | +16.7% |
| Mean | $55,500 | −2.4% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,180 a year, 11.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,920 to $66,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Airfield Operations Specialists in San Juan, PR?
The median annual wage is $50,180, or $24.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,850, so pay in San Juan, PR is 11.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Juan, PR earns more than $66,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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