Top 15 cities for airfield operations specialists by average salary
| Cincinnati, OH | $97,570 |
|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $95,480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,180 |
| Seattle, WA | $88,020 |
| Sacramento, CA | $83,670 |
| Denver, CO | $79,660 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $77,680 |
| Portland, OR | $74,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $72,640 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,660 |
| Detroit, MI | $67,270 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,280 |
| Anchorage, AK | $65,720 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $65,360 |
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Airfield Operations Specialists salary by state
Kentucky pays airfield operations specialists the most statewide, $108,820 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $108,820 | $123,290 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $89,290 | $84,050 | 150 | 1 | $88,020 | $88,020 |
| Arizona | $76,310 | $77,570 | 160 | 1 | $77,680 | $77,680 |
| Alabama | $75,980 | $78,590 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $75,730 | $72,250 | 280 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $75,640 | $60,910 | 1,310 | 3 | $57,650 | $52,720 |
| Colorado | $74,630 | $77,500 | 70 | 1 | $79,660 | $79,660 |
| California | $73,180 | $62,600 | 1,660 | 7 | $95,480 | $64,970 |
| Oregon | $73,170 | $75,130 | 50 | 1 | $74,450 | $74,450 |
| New Mexico | $72,550 | $69,090 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alaska | $72,030 | $71,510 | 160 | 1 | $65,720 | $65,720 |
| Nevada | $66,570 | $61,350 | 150 | 1 | $65,360 | $65,360 |
| Idaho | $63,490 | $62,510 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $63,350 | $61,780 | 440 | 1 | $67,270 | $67,270 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $62,620 | $62,620 |
| Utah | $61,610 | $59,780 | 290 | 2 | $64,640 | $44,050 |
| Oklahoma | $60,390 | $49,200 | 80 | 1 | $60,140 | $60,140 |
| Massachusetts | $58,690 | $56,020 | 380 | 1 | $58,810 | $58,810 |
| Florida | $58,170 | $57,650 | 2,320 | 5 | $61,000 | $49,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,800 | $55,660 | 340 | 2 | $72,640 | $57,090 |
| Georgia | $57,070 | $66,790 | 340 | 1 | $64,510 | $64,510 |
| Puerto Rico | $55,410 | $50,180 | 820 | 1 | $55,500 | $55,500 |
| Ohio | $54,690 | $57,140 | 360 | 3 | $97,570 | $53,710 |
| Mississippi | $54,370 | $44,290 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $53,870 | $42,480 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $48,720 | $45,820 | 610 | 3 | $54,030 | $46,860 |
| Iowa | $47,530 | $48,870 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $46,640 | $33,990 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $46,460 | $40,360 | 310 | 2 | $58,100 | $45,310 |
| New York | $46,380 | $42,000 | 2,190 | 2 | $49,990 | $36,120 |
| Wisconsin | $45,970 | $39,400 | 100 | 1 | $46,950 | $46,950 |
| Indiana | $45,290 | $37,730 | 350 | 2 | $46,080 | $40,420 |
| North Dakota | $44,150 | $37,550 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $41,500 | $40,180 | 190 | 1 | $56,070 | $56,070 |
| South Dakota | $40,240 | $37,860 | 190 | 2 | $40,720 | $35,230 |
| South Carolina | $38,790 | $33,590 | 90 | 1 | $42,450 | $42,450 |
| West Virginia | $35,540 | $28,670 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Airfield Operations Specialists salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | $97,570 | $76,100 | $46.91 | 140 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,480 | $86,880 | $45.90 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,180 | $85,680 | $45.28 | 240 |
| Seattle, WA | $88,020 | $84,050 | $42.32 | 140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $83,670 | $61,740 | $40.23 | 120 |
| Denver, CO | $79,660 | $81,740 | $38.30 | 40 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $77,680 | $88,420 | $37.35 | 130 |
| Portland, OR | $74,450 | $81,350 | $35.79 | 30 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $72,640 | $81,950 | $34.92 | 120 |
| Riverside, CA | $69,740 | $54,960 | $33.53 | 190 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,660 | $63,550 | $32.53 | 60 |
| Detroit, MI | $67,270 | $69,560 | $32.34 | 250 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,280 | $57,330 | $31.86 | 620 |
| Anchorage, AK | $65,720 | $65,570 | $31.60 | 90 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $65,360 | $61,350 | $31.42 | 110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $64,970 | $53,800 | $31.24 | 30 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $64,640 | $63,100 | $31.08 | 220 |
| Atlanta, GA | $64,510 | $78,920 | $31.01 | 240 |
| Columbus, OH | $62,730 | $60,830 | $30.16 | 80 |
| Washington, DC | $62,620 | $43,930 | $30.10 | 160 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $61,000 | $59,790 | $29.33 | 70 |
| Tulsa, OK | $60,140 | $49,190 | $28.91 | 40 |
| Boston, MA | $58,810 | $56,020 | $28.27 | 280 |
| Miami, FL | $58,540 | $58,630 | $28.14 | 1,530 |
| Kansas City, MO | $58,100 | $48,590 | $27.93 | 90 |
| Austin, TX | $57,650 | $60,910 | $27.72 | 110 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,090 | $54,090 | $27.45 | 110 |
| Orlando, FL | $56,690 | $48,980 | $27.25 | 250 |
| Memphis, TN | $56,070 | $64,320 | $26.96 | 70 |
| San Juan, PR | $55,500 | $50,180 | $26.69 | n/a |
| Raleigh, NC | $54,030 | $51,620 | $25.98 | 80 |
| Cleveland, OH | $53,710 | $57,790 | $25.82 | 170 |
| Houston, TX | $53,010 | $47,550 | $25.49 | 260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $52,720 | $47,490 | $25.35 | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $51,280 | $47,440 | $24.65 | 160 |
| Greensboro, NC | $50,670 | $45,750 | $24.36 | 80 |
| New York, NY | $49,990 | $42,000 | $24.03 | 2,090 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $49,670 | $47,170 | $23.88 | n/a |
| Milwaukee, WI | $46,950 | $38,160 | $22.57 | 80 |
| Charlotte, NC | $46,860 | $46,060 | $22.53 | 250 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $46,080 | $40,520 | $22.16 | 190 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,310 | $41,070 | $21.78 | 170 |
| Provo, UT | $44,050 | $38,390 | $21.18 | n/a |
| Charleston, SC | $42,450 | $34,330 | $20.41 | 50 |
| Rapid City, SD | $40,720 | $37,940 | $19.58 | 60 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $40,420 | $31,770 | $19.43 | 40 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,120 | $34,430 | $17.36 | n/a |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $35,230 | $31,200 | $16.94 | 80 |
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Airfield Operations Specialists salary: questions
Where do airfield operations specialists make the most money?
In Cincinnati, OH, with an average of $97,570 a year, among the 48 metro areas we cover.
What is the average airfield operations specialists salary in the U.S.?
$63,610 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $56,850, so half of airfield operations specialists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should airfield operations specialists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of airfield operations specialists nationwide earn between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $77,340 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays airfield operations specialists the most?
Kentucky, with a statewide average of $108,820 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is airfield operations specialists pay the lowest?
Sioux Falls, SD, at $35,230 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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