Airfield Operations Specialists pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City

In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for airfield operations specialists is $20.19 an hour ($42,000 a year). About 2,090 people work in this job there.

$20.19Median hourly pay
$42,000–$50,680Middle half of workers, yearly
2,090People in this job in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

That is 26% lower than the U.S. median ($56,850). It is about the same as the New York median ($42,000).

Pay range for airfield operations specialists in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.16$37,770
25% of workers$20.19$42,000
Half of workers (median)$20.19$42,000
75% of workers$24.37$50,680
90% of workers$33.15$68,940

Airfield Operations Specialists pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page)$42,0002,090
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$34,4300

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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Transportation Inspectors$93,420
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$80,000
Commercial Pilots$225,900

Other job titles for this job

Operations OfficerOperations SpecialistAirfield Operations SpecialistAirfield Services OfficerAirline DispatcherAirport Operations AgentAirport Operations CoordinatorAirport Operations Crew MemberAirport Operations SpecialistAirport Ramp AgentAirport Security OfficerAirport Services Supervisor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.