Airfield Operations Specialists Salary in Ohio

Airfield operations specialists in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $97,570 a year) and the least in Cleveland ($53,710), across the 3 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the airfield operations specialists average at $54,690 and the median at $57,140 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,610.

Airfield Operations Specialists average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$97,570
Columbus$62,730
Cleveland$53,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$97,570	$76,100	$61,650	$73,466	95
Columbus	$62,730	$60,830	$60,070	$49,732	95
Cleveland	$53,710	$57,790	$46,380	$42,958	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Airfield Operations Specialists salary in other states

Airfield Operations Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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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