Airfield Operations Specialists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for airfield operations specialists is $27.33 an hour ($56,850 a year). About 15,190 people work in this job there.
Pay range for airfield operations specialists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.25 | $35,870 |
| 25% of workers | $20.19 | $42,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.33 | $56,850 |
| 75% of workers | $37.18 | $77,340 |
| 90% of workers | $49.10 | $102,120 |
Best-paying states for airfield operations specialists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $123,290 | 290 |
| Washington | $84,050 | 150 |
| Alabama | $78,590 | 0 |
| Arizona | $77,570 | 160 |
| Colorado | $77,500 | 70 |
| Oregon | $75,130 | 50 |
| Virginia | $72,250 | 280 |
| Alaska | $71,510 | 160 |
| New Mexico | $69,090 | 50 |
| Georgia | $66,790 | 340 |
Pay by state
- California · $62,600
- Florida · $57,650
- New York · $42,000
- North Carolina · $45,820
- Texas · $60,910
Education, experience and outlook for airfield operations specialists
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,230 |
| Flight Attendants | $63,580 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $232,140 |
| Commercial Pilots | $123,220 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $78,000 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $92,100 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $148,080 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $58,170 |
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