Airfield Operations Specialists pay in California
In California, the median pay for airfield operations specialists is $30.10 an hour ($62,600 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($56,850). California ranks 11th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for airfield operations specialists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.62 | $47,040 |
| 25% of workers | $26.24 | $54,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.10 | $62,600 |
| 75% of workers | $41.50 | $86,320 |
| 90% of workers | $51.04 | $106,170 |
Airfield Operations Specialists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $86,880 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $85,680 | 240 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $63,550 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $61,740 | 120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $57,330 | 620 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $54,960 | 190 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $53,800 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $123,780 |
| Flight Attendants | $82,170 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $353,900 |
| Commercial Pilots | $165,590 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $160,080 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $83,000 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $69,950 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $60,530 |
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