SOC 532022

Airfield Operations Specialists

Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel, dispatching, using airfield landing and navigational aids, implementing airfield safety procedures, monitoring and maintaining flight records, and applying knowledge of weather information.

National Median

$56,750

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$56,750

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,200

Experienced (90th pct)

$111,030

Total Employed

16,640

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,200 - $41,220
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$41,220 - $78,320
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$78,320 - $111,030

Highest Paying Locations for Airfield Operations Specialists

Washington

$82,540

+45.4% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$82,360

+45.1% vs national

Arizona

$80,260

+41.4% vs national

Alabama

$78,270

+37.9% vs national

Texas

$77,460

+36.5% vs national

Airfield Operations Specialists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Washington	$82,540	160
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$82,360	150
Arizona	$80,260	150
Alabama	$78,270	120
Texas	$77,460	1,550
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$76,550	40
Kansas City, MO-KS	$76,190	40
Oregon	$75,710	60
Oklahoma	$74,290	60
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$73,280	130
Colorado	$72,720	90
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$69,990	50
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$66,900	40
Alaska	$66,250	160
Maryland	$64,480	50
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$63,170	160
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$62,720	80
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$62,640	250
Florida	$62,600	3,670
Montana	$61,550	40
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$61,400	220
Utah	$61,400	290
California	$61,100	1,150
Michigan	$60,990	430
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$60,630	90
Nevada	$60,250	130
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$60,250	110
Columbus, OH	$59,730	60
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$59,680	N/A
Pennsylvania	$59,480	550
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$59,270	520
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$59,260	320
Killeen-Temple, TX	$59,070	30
Anchorage, AK	$58,970	110
Arkansas	$58,280	40
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$58,220	130
Nebraska	$57,610	N/A
Ohio	$56,750	240
Cleveland, OH	$56,750	90
Jacksonville, FL	$52,720	100
Pittsburgh, PA	$51,140	150
Boise City, ID	$50,050	40
Idaho	$50,050	70
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$49,970	30
North Dakota	$49,970	70
Ann Arbor, MI	$48,840	60
Puerto Rico	$48,830	590
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	$48,830	N/A
Mississippi	$48,570	50
Missouri	$48,130	130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Airfield Operations Specialists?

The national median annual salary for Airfield Operations Specialists is $56,750, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Airfield Operations Specialistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Airfield Operations Specialistss is Washington, with a median salary of $82,540.

How much can an experienced Airfield Operations Specialists make?

Top-earning Airfield Operations Specialistss (90th percentile) make $111,030 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.